Long County Middle School

Q: Is Long County Middle School a good school?

Long County Middle School ranks 378 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Long County Middle School is a public middle school in Ludowici, Georgia, serving 945 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Long County School District, which is ranked 121 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Long County Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 18.5% to 31.3% across subject areas, well below the state averages of 34.7% to 44.7%. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past several years, dropping from 250 out of 543 Georgia middle schools in 2017-2018 to 378 out of 588 in the current school year. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.49% to 69.42%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Long County Middle School to nearby middle schools, such as South Tattnall Middle School, Midway Middle School, and Arthur Williams Middle School, it becomes clear that Long County Middle School is underperforming academically. However, the school does have a bright spot in its Algebra I performance, where it has achieved 100% proficiency rates in the past two school years, significantly higher than the state average and the performance of some nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2001 US Highway 84 E
Ludowici, GA 31316

(912) 545-2069

District: Long County

SchoolDigger Rank:
378^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,342

Students who attend Long County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Long County High School

Feeder schools for Long County Middle School:

Elementary:	McClelland Elementary School
	Smiley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 988

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.8%

African American:

27.0%

Hispanic:

17.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Long County Middle School ranks worse than 64.3% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.05. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Long County Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43.8%), African American (27%), Hispanic (17.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Long County Middle School is 18.6. (See more...)

Compare Long County Middle School employs 53.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Long County Middle School is $7,342.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Long County Middle School 378^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Long County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Long County:

SchoolDigger ranks Long County 121^st of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Long County Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2015	37.20	336^th	537	37.4%
2016	42.61	312^th	545	42.8%
2017	46.40	290^th	539	46.2%
2018	49.90	250^th	543	54.0%
2021	37.33	331^st	542	38.9%
2022	35.61	361^st	567	36.3%
2023	33.65	381^st	577	34.0%
2024	34.05	378^th	588	35.7%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, February 23, 2021

The student to teacher ratio is horrible! The Vice Principal is a Coach! I don't know how they are a credited school in the state of Georgia! They should be reviewed by someone not affiliated with Long County! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Long County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	356	182	4	104	2	0	53	701
2015	335	186	6	108	1	1	55	692
2016	342	215	5	112	1	4	63	742
2017	363	224	5	106	1	2	63	764
2018	377	220	5	130	2	2	57	793
2019	408	244	6	147	5	2	66	878
2020	417	281	5	161	4	4	81	953
2021	425	274	6	150	4	7	89	955
2022	416	255	4	169	5	4	95	948
2023	420	252	7	175	0	4	87	945
2024	433	267	7	176	0	4	101	988

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 Long County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	701	38.2	18.3	72.9
2015	692	38.0	18.2	75.6
2016	742	40.0	18.5	78.8
2017	764	44.6	17.1	77.5
2018	793	46.3	17.1	78.1
2019	878	49.0	17.9	75.6
2020	953	52.8	18.0	75.4
2021	955	53.3	17.9	57.5
2022	948	51.8	18.3	n/a
2023	945	53.9	17.5	69.4
2024	988	53.1	18.6	75.1

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 Long County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	701	38.2	18.3	72.9
2015	692	38.0	18.2	75.6
2016	742	40.0	18.5	78.8
2017	764	44.6	17.1	77.5
2018	793	46.3	17.1	78.1
2019	878	49.0	17.9	75.6
2020	953	52.8	18.0	75.4
2021	955	53.3	17.9	57.5
2022	948	51.8	18.3	n/a
2023	945	53.9	17.5	69.4
2024	988	53.1	18.6	75.1

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 Long County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$675 (9.6%)	$6,379 (90.4%)	$7,054
2018	$671 (8.9%)	$6,906 (91.1%)	$7,577
2019	$539 (7.3%)	$6,803 (92.7%)	$7,342

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Long County Middle School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	878	945	7.6%
African American	244	252	3.3%
American Indian	5	0	100%
Asian	6	7	16.7%
Hispanic	147	175	19%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	408	420	2.9%
Two or More Races	66	87	31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.6%	69.4%	6.2%

Schools Near Long County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	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 Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th 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
Long County Middle School	Public	6-8	2001 US Highway 84 E	Ludowici	31316	Long County	Long County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 545-2069	988	53	18.6	75.1%	433 (43.8%)	267 (27.0%)	176 (17.8%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	101 (10.2%)	34.1	378^th of 588 public middle schools	35.7%		33.6	381^st of 577 public middle schools	34.0%	3		27.2	29.7	29.5	18.5	24.1	23.8	29.9	31.3	$7,342	$539	$6,803
Lewis Frasier Middle School	Public	6-8	910 Long Frasier Dr	Hinesville	31313	Liberty County	Liberty County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 877-5367	795	50	16.0	78.1%	134 (16.9%)	414 (52.1%)	137 (17.2%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.3%)	88 (11.1%)	29	417^th of 588 public middle schools	29.1%		33.4	383^rd of 577 public middle schools	33.6%	34	100.0	27.9	27.7	30.2	18.8	22.1	24.1	14.7	30.2	$10,312	$538	$9,774
Snelson-Golden Middle School	Public	6-8	465 Coates Rd	Hinesville	31313	Liberty County	Liberty County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 877-3112	860	53	16.1	83.4%	100 (11.6%)	547 (63.6%)	115 (13.4%)	6 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	11 (1.3%)	79 (9.2%)	25.2	440^th of 588 public middle schools	25.2%		33.2	384^th of 577 public middle schools	33.4%	56	47.1	23.5	27.3	34.8	13.3	19.1	27.0	14.8	18.2	$10,492	$620	$9,872
Arthur Williams Middle School	Public	6-8	1175 S US Highway 301	Jesup	31546	Wayne County	Wayne County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 427-1025	610	49	12.5	73.4%	341 (55.9%)	156 (25.6%)	77 (12.6%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.1%)	50.5	270^th of 588 public middle schools	54.1%		55.4	226^th of 577 public middle schools	60.8%	44	93.8	33.3	35.4	42.5	37.1	34.4	49.0	10.3	39.2	$8,979	$900	$8,079
Martha Puckett Middle School	Public	6-8	475 Durrence Rd	Jesup	31545	Wayne County	Wayne County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 427-1061	548	45	12.1	76.6%	345 (63.0%)	98 (17.9%)	68 (12.4%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.7%)	39.1	347^th of 588 public middle schools	41.0%		34.7	374^th of 577 public middle schools	35.2%	27	81.0	32.6	32.5	36.1	35.5	25.3	32.7	15.9	28.9	$8,474	$644	$7,830
Midway Middle School	Public	6-8	425 Edgewater Dr	Midway	31320	Liberty County	Liberty County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 884-6677	698	47	14.8	67.9%	232 (33.2%)	282 (40.4%)	107 (15.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	72 (10.3%)	48.1	290^th of 588 public middle schools	50.7%		55.9	222^nd of 577 public middle schools	61.5%	68	100.0	42.9	37.5	47.3	26.9	36.8	24.5	26.4	27.9	$10,161	$485	$9,676
South Tattnall Middle School	Public	6-8	721 E Barnard St	Glennville	30427	Tattnall County	Tattnall County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 654-1467	380	30	12.6	78.4%	193 (50.8%)	102 (26.8%)	66 (17.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.2%)	50.6	269^th of 588 public middle schools	54.3%		39.9	334^th of 577 public middle schools	42.1%	65	100.0	34.6	27.6	36.4	42.1	33.6	45.1	33.1	30.6	$9,982	$603	$9,379

Frequently Asked Questions about Long County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Long County Middle School?

Students at Long County Middle School are 44% White, 27% African American, 18% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

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

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

Is Long County Middle School a good school?

Long County Middle School ranks 378^th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Long County Middle School in?

Long County

How many students attend Long County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 988 students attended Long County Middle School.

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