Coastal Middle School

Coastal Middle School sits in the Wilmington Island area of Savannah, one of those salt-marsh-lined, moss-draped communities where neighbors actually know each other and kids can bike to the water after school. The school punches well above average across the board, with math scores that are particularly standout for a public middle school in Georgia, making it a strong fit for families who want rigorous academics without leaving the laid-back coastal lifestyle behind. It's the kind of school that draws families who moved to this part of Savannah specifically for the schools, and the numbers suggest they made the right call.