Atkinson County Middle School

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Atkinson County Middle School ranks 184 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Atkinson County Middle School is a public middle school located in Pearson, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 362 students. The school is part of the Atkinson County School District, which is ranked 39 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Atkinson County Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in the Milestones Assessment across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts were 48.1% for 6th grade, 45% for 7th grade, and 46.3% for 8th grade, compared to the state averages of 41.6%, 39.8%, and 44.7%, respectively. Similarly, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates in Mathematics (56.9%) and Science (38.2%) were significantly higher than the state averages (43.7% and 25.6%). Additionally, the school has maintained a consistent statewide ranking among Georgia middle schools, ranging from 184 out of 588 schools in the 2023-2024 school year to 263 out of 542 schools in the 2020-2021 school year, placing it in the top third of middle schools in the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 14.1 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

When compared to the nearby Clinch County Middle School and Coffee Middle School, Atkinson County Middle School outperforms both schools in most academic areas. However, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 85.87% to 88.4% over the past three school years, suggesting a student population with a high level of economic need, which may require additional resources and support to ensure their academic success.

Detail:

Public 6-8

145 Rebel Ln
Pearson, GA 31642

(912) 422-3267

District: Atkinson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
184^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,547

Students who attend Atkinson County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Atkinson County High School

Feeder schools for Atkinson County Middle School:

Elementary:	Pearson Elementary School
	Willacoochee Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 336

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.2%

White:

38.1%

African American:

15.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Atkinson County Middle School ranks better than 68.7% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Atkinson County Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.2%), White (38.1%), African American (15.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Atkinson County Middle School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Atkinson County Middle School employs 25.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atkinson County Middle School is $8,547.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Atkinson County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Atkinson County Middle School 184^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Atkinson County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Atkinson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Atkinson County 39^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Atkinson County Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2013	44.67	348^th	527	34.0%
2014	48.42	327^th	521	37.2%
2015	42.53	303^rd	537	43.6%
2016	44.54	298^th	545	45.3%
2017	55.65	214^th	539	60.3%
2018	48.95	264^th	543	51.4%
2019	50.59	266^th	559	52.4%
2021	48.30	263^rd	542	51.5%
2022	56.90	211^th	567	62.8%
2023	54.27	233^rd	577	59.6%
2024	64.32	184^th	588	68.7%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Atkinson County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	178	76	0	121	0	1	376
2012	179	76	0	119	0	4	378
2013	185	65	0	121	0	4	375
2014	186	66	0	143	0	8	403
2015	192	59	0	138	0	4	393
2016	182	57	0	133	0	6	378
2017	180	60	1	116	1	8	366
2018	158	55	0	137	1	5	356
2019	158	52	0	157	1	6	374
2020	155	52	0	179	0	6	392
2021	138	58	0	164	0	8	368
2022	153	62	0	153	0	8	376
2023	141	54	0	160	0	7	362
2024	128	51	1	152	0	4	336

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Atkinson County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	376	21.4	17.5	74.7
2012	378	21.8	17.3	85.7
2013	375	23.4	16.0	85.9
2014	403	24.4	16.5	85.9
2015	393	24.0	16.3	85.8
2016	378	26.0	14.5	84.9
2017	366	25.3	14.4	85.5
2018	356	24.6	14.4	85.7
2019	374	26.5	14.1	85.6
2020	392	25.4	15.4	85.7
2021	368	26.4	13.9	85.9
2022	376	26.5	14.1	n/a
2023	362	26.0	13.9	88.4
2024	336	25.1	13.3	85.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Atkinson County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	376	21.4	17.5	74.7
2012	378	21.8	17.3	85.7
2013	375	23.4	16.0	85.9
2014	403	24.4	16.5	85.9
2015	393	24.0	16.3	85.8
2016	378	26.0	14.5	84.9
2017	366	25.3	14.4	85.5
2018	356	24.6	14.4	85.7
2019	374	26.5	14.1	85.6
2020	392	25.4	15.4	85.7
2021	368	26.4	13.9	85.9
2022	376	26.5	14.1	n/a
2023	362	26.0	13.9	88.4
2024	336	25.1	13.3	85.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Atkinson County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$688 (8.7%)	$7,241 (91.3%)	$7,929
2018	$814 (9.6%)	$7,666 (90.4%)	$8,479
2019	$937 (11.0%)	$7,610 (89.0%)	$8,547

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Atkinson County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 266^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 233^rd of 577 Middle schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson County Middle School)	48.8	40.4	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson County)	48.8	40.4	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Atkinson County Middle School)	18.1	20.2	2.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Atkinson County)	18.1	20.2	2.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson County Middle School)	34.4	40	5.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson County)	34.4	40	5.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Atkinson County Middle School)	34.4	25	9.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Atkinson County)	34.4	25	9.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson County Middle School)	51.3	42.9	8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Atkinson County)	51.3	42.9	8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Atkinson County Middle School)	41.6	37.8	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Atkinson County)	41.6	37.8	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Atkinson County Middle School)	39.8	33.6	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Atkinson County)	39.8	33.6	6.2%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Atkinson County Middle School)	32.7	38.1	5.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Atkinson County)	32.7	38.1	5.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	374	362	3.2%
African American	52	54	3.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	157	160	1.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	158	141	10.8%
Two or More Races	6	7	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85.6%	88.4%	2.8%

Schools Near Atkinson County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Atkinson County Middle School	Public	6-8	145 Rebel Ln	Pearson	31642	Atkinson County	Atkinson County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 422-3267	336	25	13.3	85.7%	128 (38.1%)	51 (15.2%)	152 (45.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	64.3	184^th of 588 public middle schools	68.7%		54.3	233^rd of 577 public middle schools	59.6%	49		48.1	45.0	46.3		32.7	35.8	56.9		38.2	34.1	$8,547	$937	$7,610
Coffee Middle School	Public	6-8	901 Connector 206 N	Douglas	31533	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 720-1011	1,594	107	14.9	85.8%	707 (44.4%)	454 (28.5%)	355 (22.3%)	9 (0.6%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (4.0%)	41.6	322^nd of 588 public middle schools	45.2%		41.6	322^nd of 577 public middle schools	44.2%			33.3	27.5	34.3		29.6	22.3	36.2		33.9	30.3	$8,404	$823	$7,581
Clinch County Middle School	Public	5-7	575 Woodlake Dr	Homerville	31634	Clinch County	Clinch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 487-5385	263	17	15.2	68.8%	145 (55.1%)	86 (32.7%)	9 (3.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.2%)	43	318^th of 588 public middle schools	45.9%		50.5	263^rd of 577 public middle schools	54.4%	55	33.7	29.8	35.0		26.5	23.8	37.4		27.7			$9,737	$900	$8,837

Frequently Asked Questions about Atkinson County Middle School

How many students attend Atkinson County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 336 students attended Atkinson County Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Atkinson County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Atkinson County Middle School usually go on to attend Atkinson County High School

What is the racial makeup of Atkinson County Middle School?

Students at Atkinson County Middle School are 45% Hispanic, 38% White, 15% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Is Atkinson County Middle School a good school?

Atkinson County Middle School ranks 184^th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Atkinson County Middle School in?

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