Peachtree Middle School

1,288 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Peachtree Middle School, located in the Dunwoody area of Atlanta at 4664 N Peachtree Rd, is a part of the DeKalb County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a well-established suburban community and is known for its focus on academic preparation and social-emotional development during the middle school years. The campus offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to transition students from elementary to high school, providing a variety of core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities aimed at engaging students in a diverse learning environment.

The school is deeply integrated into the Dunwoody community, benefiting from active parental involvement and strong local support. As a middle school within a large district, Peachtree emphasizes creating a structured atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests through clubs, athletics, and academic programs. Prospective families and visitors often note its convenient location and its role as a key educational hub for the surrounding neighborhoods, striving to balance rigorous academic standards with the supportive environment necessary for early adolescent growth.

1,288

Total Students

81.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peachtree Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	576
Black	206
Asian	90
Two or More	40
American Indian	5

Hispanic
576 (44.7 %)
White
371 (28.8 %)
Black
206 (16.0 %)
Asian
90 (7.0 %)
Two or More
40 (3.1 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)676-7702
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	627
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 428

Grade 7 426

Grade 8 434