Sequoyah Middle School

Sequoyah Middle School serves 1,710 students in grades 6-8 in Atlanta's DeKalb County, making it one of the larger middle schools in the area. With 109 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1, providing reasonable class sizes for meaningful student-teacher interactions. The school earns a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks in the 62nd percentile among Georgia middle schools at #861 out of 2,271 schools statewide.

Academically, students show stronger performance in mathematics, with 48% achieving proficient or above levels, while English Language Arts presents opportunities for growth with 17% of students meeting proficiency standards. These results reflect a school community working to support student achievement across all subject areas. Located on Aztec Road, Sequoyah Middle School sits in the heart of a diverse suburban neighborhood where the median household income is $57,564 and home values average $287,600.

The surrounding community of over 30,000 residents includes 36% of adults with bachelor's degrees or higher, creating an environment that values education. The school serves families from various economic backgrounds in this established suburban setting, fostering a learning environment that reflects the broader Atlanta metropolitan area's diversity and growth.

While current test scores at Sequoyah Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.