Mcnair Middle School

2190 Wallingford Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 857 students in grades 6-8, Mcnair Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 857 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mcnair Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Mcnair Middle School's student population of 857 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
857 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Mcnair Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcnair Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1995 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mcnair Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcnair Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mcnair Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
18%
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Black
91%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mcnair Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
36%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Mcnair Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mcnair Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mcnair Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcnair Middle School's ranking?
Mcnair Middle School is ranked #1995 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mcnair Middle School?
857 students attend Mcnair Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mcnair Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcnair Middle School?
Mcnair Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcnair Middle School offer ?
Mcnair Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mcnair Middle School part of?
Mcnair Middle School is part of Dekalb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 857 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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