Duluth Middle School
Principal: Dr. Jimmie McKinley
3200 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth, GA 30096
School Highlights
The following school highlights showcase how Duluth Middle School is fulfilling Gwinnett County Public School's four strategic priorities of Empathy, Equity, Effectiveness, and Excellence. Visit the School Profile Dashboard to find more detailed data on our school.
- All Performing Arts Ensembles Earned Superior Ratings - Duluth Middle School’s Band, Choral, Guitar, and Orchestra programs all earned straight Superior ratings at the 2025 Large Group Performance Evaluation. Band, Guitar, and Orchestra also earned Superiors in Solo & Ensemble events—demonstrating consistent, high-quality performance across the board.
- National & State-Level Performances and Recognition - Wildcat Winds performed on a national stage at the Minority Band Directors National Association Invitational. 25 students were selected for District Honor and All-State Ensembles, with several 6th graders performing in District 13 First-Year Honor Ensembles. Our advanced Guitar Ensemble and director were chosen to present at the Georgia Music Educators' Association State Convention.
- High-Profile Performances at Iconic Venues - Duluth Middle students showcased their talent at venues including the Atlanta Hawks game, the High Museum of Art, and Walt Disney World’s Imagination Campus, giving students real-world performance experiences beyond the classroom.
- Visual Arts Featured in Community Exhibits - Our Visual Arts students had work featured in the GCPS Tapestry Exhibit, Duluth Fall Festival, and Duluth High School Art Week, highlighting creativity and community connection.
- $20,000 School Crashers® Grant for STEM Lab Makeover - Duluth Middle was one of only a few schools statewide selected to receive a Georgia United Foundation School Crashers® Grant, which will transform a science lab into a modern STEM space.
- $4,600 in Wellness Grants for Calming Room - Grants from the NEA Foundation and TTEC Foundation, along with an additional $1,500 from Northside Hospital, will support the creation of a Calming Room to enhance student wellness and belonging.
- $2,500 in Innovative Teaching Grants - Four teachers received classroom innovation grants from the Left Hand Right Hand Foundation to support student-centered, creative learning projects.
- $1,500 in Student Scholarships - The Korean Church of Atlanta UMC awarded six Duluth Middle students scholarships totaling $1,500, recognizing leadership, academic achievement, and service—core values of the Principal’s Award.
- Duluth Middle Leads in Arts & Leadership at the District Level - Three teachers were selected to serve on the GCPS Fine Arts Leadership Team, helping shape district-wide arts education. Additionally, 70% of students at Duluth Middle School participate in performing arts programs.
- Duluth Middle School Food Pantry & Mentorship Partnerships - Through partnerships with Duluth Rotary, Kiwanis, Catalyst Coalition, and Boy With a Ball, our Junior Leadership Corps helped support our community with the DMS Food Pantry; support the City of Duluth and Perimeter Church included the launch of Velocity, a 6th-grade mentoring initiative, reflecting DMS's commitment to service and student success.
- Both the boys’ and girls’ soccer teams had strong seasons, with the boys advancing to the semifinals in the inaugural GHSA-sanctioned season.
- Duluth Middle School is a No Place for Hate and National Day of Concern school.
- Duluth Middle continues to promote positive behavior through PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), recognizing students who demonstrate strong character and conduct."