Dr. Mary Kay Murphy Middle School
Dr. Mary Kay Murphy Middle School is a new public middle school under construction in Dacula, Georgia, and is part of the Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) district. The school is scheduled to open in August 2026 and is being built to help relieve overcrowding in the Archer Cluster, serving students in grades 6 through 8.
The school is named after Dr. Mary Kay Murphy, a long-serving and highly respected member of the Gwinnett County Board of Education who spent decades advocating for public education in Gwinnett County. While Dr. Murphy represented the Peachtree Corners and Duluth areas for many years, the school that bears her name is located in northeastern Gwinnett.
Key Features & Academic Focus
The school is being developed with a future-ready mindset, emphasizing academic excellence, modern facilities, and integrated technology.
Facility: GCPS has described Murphy Middle as a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Curriculum: As a GCPS middle school, Murphy Middle will serve grades 6 through 8 and operate within the district’s Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) framework.
Programs: Specific signature programs, extracurricular offerings, and facility details should be confirmed through GCPS as the opening date approaches.
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