Pulaski County Middle School

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Pulaski County Middle School ranks 388 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pulaski County Middle School is a public middle school in Hawkinsville, Georgia, serving 309 students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant challenges, with test scores generally below state averages and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Pulaski County Middle School's test scores lag behind nearby schools, such as Perry Middle School and Bonaire Middle School, which are part of the higher-performing Houston County School District. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics range from 27.1% to 48.9% and 18.8% to 32%, respectively, compared to state averages of 39.8% to 44.7% and 34.7% to 43.7%. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated, ranging from 13.9 to 17.8, which may be a contributing factor to the academic struggles.

Pulaski County Middle School's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 237 out of 542 Georgia middle schools in 2020-2021 to 388 out of 588 in 2023-2024. This concerning trend suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues, such as improving instructional practices, providing additional resources for economically disadvantaged students, and ensuring appropriate staffing levels. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for improving student outcomes at Pulaski County Middle School.

Detail:

Public 6-8

70 Red Devil Dr
Hawkinsville, GA 31036

(478) 783-7215

District: Pulaski County

SchoolDigger Rank:
388^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,594

Students who attend Pulaski County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hawkinsville High School

Feeder schools for Pulaski County Middle School:

Elementary:

Pulaski County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 281

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.1%

African American:

36.3%

Hispanic:

10.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pulaski County Middle School ranks worse than 66% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.1%), African American (36.3%), Hispanic (10%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pulaski County Middle School is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Pulaski County Middle School employs 23.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pulaski County Middle School is $9,594.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Pulaski County Middle School 388^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Pulaski County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Pulaski County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pulaski County 123^rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pulaski County Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	48.07	252^nd	420	40.0%
2007	43.83	298^th	445	33.0%
2008	42.60	308^th	462	33.3%
2009	38.61	342^nd	466	26.6%
2010	40.05	344^th	494	30.4%
2011	37.83	360^th	504	28.6%
2012	44.13	339^th	508	33.3%
2013	43.89	354^th	527	32.8%
2014	48.80	326^th	521	37.4%
2015	23.82	412^th	537	23.3%
2016	30.32	392^nd	545	28.1%
2017	28.53	396^th	539	26.5%
2018	39.27	329^th	543	39.4%
2019	34.32	373^rd	559	33.3%
2021	53.62	237^th	542	56.3%
2022	49.69	264^th	567	53.4%
2023	39.00	341^st	577	40.9%
2024	33.19	388^th	588	34.0%

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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 Pulaski County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	211	174	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
1996	211	174	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
1997	212	162	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
1998	203	148	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	355
1999	199	159	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
2000	220	171	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
2001	219	161	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
2002	223	171	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
2003	223	171	2	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
2004	220	185	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
2005	218	173	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	8	411
2006	191	166	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	7	375
2007	196	131	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	7	348
2008	189	138	6	12	0	n/a	n/a	5	350
2009	180	131	9	12	0	n/a	n/a	8	340
2010	186	128	6	16	1	0	9	0	346
2011	161	118	6	22	1	1	10	0	319
2012	152	114	4	19	0	2	11	0	302
2013	141	128	5	21	0	0	13	0	308
2014	150	131	4	17	0	1	10	0	313
2015	156	124	2	20	0	2	10	0	314
2016	161	95	4	15	0	1	3	0	279
2017	143	97	5	24	0	1	3	0	273
2018	140	102	5	19	1	0	7	0	274
2019	139	126	3	26	2	0	6	0	302
2020	170	124	2	25	2	0	6	0	329
2021	148	132	3	31	3	0	9	0	326
2022	153	99	3	33	3	0	10	0	301
2023	139	120	5	29	2	0	14	0	309
2024	138	102	1	28	0	1	11	0	281

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 Pulaski County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	390	28.0	13.9	44.4
1996	390	28.0	13.9	44.4
1997	376	30.0	12.5	57.2
1998	355	31.3	11.3	63.4
1999	361	33.4	10.8	63.7
2000	395	29.0	13.6	63.3
2001	386	29.0	13.3	61.4
2002	407	27.8	14.6	61.9
2003	407	27.8	14.6	61.9
2004	415	30.0	13.8	59.8
2005	411	28.0	14.7	64.5
2006	375	26.0	14.4	72.8
2007	348	25.0	13.9	95.6
2008	350	29.5	11.9	51.3
2009	340	25.0	13.6	57.2
2010	346	22.0	15.7	62.4
2011	319	21.0	15.1	65.5
2012	302	20.8	14.5	67.5
2013	308	18.3	16.8	71.1
2014	313	18.7	16.7	78
2015	314	17.0	18.4	70.1
2016	279	18.0	15.5	74.2
2017	273	18.5	14.7	82.4
2018	274	19.3	14.1	82.1
2019	302	19.8	15.2	82.1
2020	329	19.3	17.0	82.4
2021	326	18.3	17.8	72.4
2022	301	21.6	13.9	n/a
2023	309	21.3	14.5	72.5
2024	281	23.8	11.8	81.1

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 Pulaski County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	390	28.0	13.9	44.4
1996	390	28.0	13.9	44.4
1997	376	30.0	12.5	57.2
1998	355	31.3	11.3	63.4
1999	361	33.4	10.8	63.7
2000	395	29.0	13.6	63.3
2001	386	29.0	13.3	61.4
2002	407	27.8	14.6	61.9
2003	407	27.8	14.6	61.9
2004	415	30.0	13.8	59.8
2005	411	28.0	14.7	64.5
2006	375	26.0	14.4	72.8
2007	348	25.0	13.9	95.6
2008	350	29.5	11.9	51.3
2009	340	25.0	13.6	57.2
2010	346	22.0	15.7	62.4
2011	319	21.0	15.1	65.5
2012	302	20.8	14.5	67.5
2013	308	18.3	16.8	71.1
2014	313	18.7	16.7	78
2015	314	17.0	18.4	70.1
2016	279	18.0	15.5	74.2
2017	273	18.5	14.7	82.4
2018	274	19.3	14.1	82.1
2019	302	19.8	15.2	82.1
2020	329	19.3	17.0	82.4
2021	326	18.3	17.8	72.4
2022	301	21.6	13.9	n/a
2023	309	21.3	14.5	72.5
2024	281	23.8	11.8	81.1

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 Pulaski County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$741 (8.2%)	$8,281 (91.8%)	$9,023
2018	$829 (8.2%)	$9,285 (91.8%)	$10,114
2019	$850 (8.9%)	$8,744 (91.1%)	$9,594

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pulaski County Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 373^rd of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 341^st of 577 Middle schools	7.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pulaski County Middle School)	34.7	19.6	15.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pulaski County)	34.7	19.6	15.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pulaski County Middle School)	22.8	15.5	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pulaski County)	22.8	15.5	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pulaski County Middle School)	27.4	32.2	4.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pulaski County)	27.4	32.2	4.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pulaski County Middle School)	28.7	23	5.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pulaski County)	28.7	23	5.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pulaski County Middle School)	33.8	39.8	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pulaski County)	33.8	39.8	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pulaski County Middle School)	40.5	31.9	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pulaski County)	40.5	31.9	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Pulaski County Middle School)	33.3	28.3	5%
8th Grade Science (Pulaski County)	33.3	28.3	5%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Pulaski County Middle School)	16.7	24.8	8.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Pulaski County)	16.7	24.8	8.1%
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	302	309	2.3%
African American	126	120	4.8%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	26	29	11.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	139	139
Two or More Races	6	14	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.1%	72.5%	9.6%

Schools Near Pulaski 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
Pulaski County Middle School	Public	6-8	70 Red Devil Dr	Hawkinsville	31036	Pulaski County	Pulaski County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 783-7215	281	24	11.8	81.1%	138 (49.1%)	102 (36.3%)	28 (10.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (3.9%)	33.2	388^th of 588 public middle schools	34.0%		39	341^st of 577 public middle schools	40.9%	47		48.9	27.1	30.9	25.0	18.8	32.0	13.4	16.5	$9,594	$850	$8,744
Bleckley Middle School	Public	6-8	590 Ga Highway 26 E	Cochran	31014	Bleckley County	Bleckley County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 934-7270	554	41	13.5	65.3%	380 (68.6%)	129 (23.3%)	18 (3.2%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	75.1	124^th of 588 public middle schools	78.9%		81	93^rd of 577 public middle schools	83.9%	31	96.0	41.8	46.2	49.7	49.7	62.0	52.0	48.6	43.5	$9,445	$666	$8,780
Dooly County Middle School	Public	6-8	11949 US Highway 41	Pinehurst	31070	Dooly County	Dooly County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 645-3421	249	18	14.2	100.0%	19 (7.6%)	169 (67.9%)	55 (22.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	12.6	538^th of 588 public middle schools	8.5%		12.1	536^th of 577 public middle schools	7.1%	2		7.5	18.2	19.8	7.5	11.7	5.5	12.1	14.3	$9,994	$925	$9,068
Dodge County Middle School	Public	6-8	5911 Oak St	Eastman	31023	Dodge County	Dodge County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 374-6492	590	50	11.9	76.6%	325 (55.1%)	216 (36.6%)	24 (4.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.9%)	26.9	431^st of 588 public middle schools	26.7%		31.9	395^th of 577 public middle schools	31.5%	36		28.6	26.2	26.6	20.9	22.7	20.6	18.6	20.6	$9,636	$1,051	$8,584
Bonaire Middle School	Public	6-8	125 Ga Highway 96 East	Bonaire	31005	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	No	(478) 929-6235	1,134	70	16.2	39.8%	603 (53.2%)	302 (26.6%)	114 (10.1%)	15 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	98 (8.6%)	94.4	36^th of 588 public middle schools	93.9%		94	37^th of 577 public middle schools	93.6%	1	98.8	64.6	65.2	72.0	66.1	66.4	72.3	55.8	62.3	$8,337	$198	$8,139
Perry Middle School	Public	6-8	495 Perry Pkwy	Perry	31069	Houston County	Houston County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 988-6285	1,119	83	13.4	61.0%	601 (53.7%)	389 (34.8%)	62 (5.5%)	10 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (4.8%)	77.6	113^th of 588 public middle schools	80.8%		69	149^th of 577 public middle schools	74.2%	36	100.0	46.5	48.8	64.3	42.2	48.5	60.7	41.8	48.2	$9,565	$448	$9,117

Frequently Asked Questions about Pulaski County Middle School

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

Students who attend Pulaski County Middle School usually go on to attend Hawkinsville High School

How many students attend Pulaski County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 281 students attended Pulaski County Middle School.

What district is Pulaski County Middle School in?

Pulaski County

Is Pulaski County Middle School a good school?

Pulaski County Middle School ranks 388^th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Pulaski County Middle School?

Students at Pulaski County Middle School are 49% White, 36% African American, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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