Middle Schools in Oconee County

Oconee County, Georgia is home to two high-performing middle schools: Malcom Bridge Middle School and Oconee County Middle School. Both schools consistently rank among the top middle schools in the state, with Malcom Bridge Middle School ranking 11th and Oconee County Middle School ranking 31st out of 588 Georgia middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

Academically, the two schools excel, with both outperforming the Oconee County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments across various subjects and grade levels. Malcom Bridge Middle School stands out with 100% proficiency or better in Algebra I End of Course exams for the past two school years. The schools also have relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Malcom Bridge at 16.5 and Oconee County at 15.4, suggesting a focus on personalized attention and support for students.

In terms of equity and access, the schools serve diverse student populations, with low percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating that the district is able to provide quality education to students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. The similar per-student spending at both schools, around $7,700 to $7,900, suggests a balanced and equitable distribution of resources within the Oconee County school district.