Social Circle Middle School

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Social Circle Middle School ranks 308 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Social Circle Middle School is a public middle school located in Social Circle, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 464 students. The school is part of the Social Circle City District, which is ranked 89 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Social Circle Middle School has shown a mixed performance in recent years. While the school excels in Algebra I, with 55.2% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the Social Circle City (17.5%) and Georgia (44%) averages, it struggles in other subject areas like English Language Arts and Mathematics, where proficiency rates lag behind the state. The school's ranking and rating have fluctuated between 2 and 4 stars out of 5, indicating inconsistent academic achievement. Notably, Social Circle Middle School outperforms nearby middle schools in the Rockdale County and Newton County districts, but falls behind the higher-performing middle schools in the Walton County district.

The relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.28% to 39.01%, may be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance, as socioeconomic status is often correlated with educational outcomes. Additionally, the school appears to struggle the most in Mathematics and Science, with proficiency rates significantly below the state averages. Addressing these areas of concern and targeting improvements in weaker subject areas could be potential strategies for Social Circle Middle School to enhance its overall performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

154 Alcova Dr
Social Circle, GA 30025

(770) 464-1932

District: Social Circle City

SchoolDigger Rank:
308^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,485

Students who attend Social Circle Middle School usually attend:

High:

Social Circle High School

Feeder schools for Social Circle Middle School:

Elementary:	Social Circle Elementary School
	Social Circle Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 448

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.6%

African American:

22.1%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Social Circle Middle School ranks worse than 52.4% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.69. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.6%), African American (22.1%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Social Circle Middle School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Social Circle Middle School employs 31.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Social Circle Middle School is $8,485.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Social Circle Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Social Circle Middle School 308^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Social Circle Middle School in the ranking list.)

Social Circle City:

SchoolDigger ranks Social Circle City 89^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Social Circle Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	69.28	112^th	420	73.3%
2007	72.11	96^th	445	78.4%
2008	59.96	188^th	462	59.3%
2009	59.41	204^th	466	56.2%
2010	65.07	173^rd	494	65.0%
2011	56.73	241^st	504	52.2%
2012	55.10	264^th	508	48.0%
2013	51.27	305^th	527	42.1%
2014	56.56	267^th	521	48.8%
2015	67.75	143^rd	537	73.4%
2016	60.33	188^th	545	65.5%
2017	74.62	118^th	539	78.1%
2018	57.15	205^th	543	62.2%
2019	51.03	260^th	559	53.5%
2021	46.15	277^th	542	48.9%
2022	43.27	305^th	567	46.2%
2023	47.27	280^th	577	51.5%
2024	44.69	308^th	588	47.6%

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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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by a citizen
Thursday, March 5, 2020

Discipline is out of control. Teachers are unhappy and there is a high turnover rate. Teacher salaries are not comparable to that of surrounding areas. Students have zero respect for teachers or other students. The administration wants to do nothing but cover it up and brush things under the rug. We are losing good kids and teachers to other districts. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Social Circle Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	238	97	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
2002	253	93	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
2003	253	93	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
2004	247	95	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2005	231	98	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	13	349
2006	241	103	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	11	363
2007	267	109	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	12	398
2008	280	107	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	11	409
2009	280	105	9	9	1	n/a	n/a	8	412
2010	281	116	4	12	0	0	8	0	421
2011	279	100	1	13	0	0	9	0	402
2012	281	98	2	12	0	1	11	0	405
2013	292	94	4	12	1	1	9	0	413
2014	287	98	7	10	1	0	6	0	409
2015	267	75	5	6	0	0	14	0	367
2016	278	84	5	9	0	0	13	0	389
2017	310	84	5	11	0	0	15	0	425
2018	323	94	6	19	1	0	14	0	457
2019	333	93	6	15	0	0	12	0	459
2020	319	92	5	20	0	0	11	0	447
2021	313	92	9	21	0	0	13	0	448
2022	321	108	8	19	0	0	22	0	478
2023	312	105	7	19	0	0	21	0	464
2024	303	99	4	21	0	0	21	0	448

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 Social Circle Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	338	18.9	17.9	37.3
2002	347	17.6	19.7	38.9
2003	347	17.6	19.7	38.9
2004	345	18.6	18.5	47.2
2005	349	17.2	20.3	49.4
2006	363	21.7	16.7	48.9
2007	398	25.6	15.5	49.7
2008	409	27.3	15.0	46.7
2009	412	26.8	15.4	49.3
2010	421	27.0	15.5	56.3
2011	402	24.8	16.2	56.7
2012	405	24.9	16.2	52.8
2013	413	25.7	16.0	53.3
2014	409	24.2	16.9	55
2015	367	22.0	16.6	65.4
2016	389	22.0	17.6	48.8
2017	425	23.5	18.0	44
2018	457	23.3	19.6	45.5
2019	459	25.2	18.2	43.1
2020	447	26.1	17.1	45.4
2021	448	26.5	16.9	37.3
2022	478	27.0	17.7	n/a
2023	464	30.2	15.3	39
2024	448	31.7	14.1	55.4

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 Social Circle Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	338	18.9	17.9	37.3
2002	347	17.6	19.7	38.9
2003	347	17.6	19.7	38.9
2004	345	18.6	18.5	47.2
2005	349	17.2	20.3	49.4
2006	363	21.7	16.7	48.9
2007	398	25.6	15.5	49.7
2008	409	27.3	15.0	46.7
2009	412	26.8	15.4	49.3
2010	421	27.0	15.5	56.3
2011	402	24.8	16.2	56.7
2012	405	24.9	16.2	52.8
2013	413	25.7	16.0	53.3
2014	409	24.2	16.9	55
2015	367	22.0	16.6	65.4
2016	389	22.0	17.6	48.8
2017	425	23.5	18.0	44
2018	457	23.3	19.6	45.5
2019	459	25.2	18.2	43.1
2020	447	26.1	17.1	45.4
2021	448	26.5	16.9	37.3
2022	478	27.0	17.7	n/a
2023	464	30.2	15.3	39
2024	448	31.7	14.1	55.4

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 Social Circle Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$218 (2.8%)	$7,657 (97.2%)	$7,876
2018	$138 (1.8%)	$7,701 (98.2%)	$7,839
2019	$117 (1.4%)	$8,368 (98.6%)	$8,485

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Social Circle Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 260^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 280^th of 577 Middle schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Social Circle Middle School)	37.6	31.9	5.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Social Circle City)	37.6	31.9	5.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Social Circle Middle School)	38.9	15.2	23.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Social Circle City)	38.9	15.2	23.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Social Circle Middle School)	34.8	30.5	4.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Social Circle City)	34.8	30.5	4.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Social Circle Middle School)	39	31.7	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Social Circle City)	39	31.7	7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Social Circle Middle School)	50.6	50	0.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Social Circle City)	50.6	50	0.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Social Circle Middle School)	32.8	32.2	0.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Social Circle City)	32.8	32.2	0.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Social Circle Middle School)	31.4	25.3	6.1%
8th Grade Science (Social Circle City)	31.4	25.3	6.1%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Social Circle Middle School)	37.4	35.2	2.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Social Circle City)	37.4	35.2	2.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Social Circle Middle School)	72.7	54.7	18%
End of Course Algebra I (Social Circle City)	22.1	20.1	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	459	464	1.1%
African American	93	105	12.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	7	16.7%
Hispanic	15	19	26.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	333	312	6.3%
Two or More Races	12	21	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.1%	39%	4.1%

Schools Near Social Circle 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
Social Circle Middle School	Public	6-8	154 Alcova Dr	Social Circle	30025	Walton County	Social Circle City	No	No	No	No	(770) 464-1932	448	32	14.1	55.4%	303 (67.6%)	99 (22.1%)	21 (4.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	44.7	308^th of 588 public middle schools	47.6%		47.3	280^th of 577 public middle schools	51.5%	28	55.2	45.5	34.0	44.2	16.6	28.5	32.1	26.4	28.8	$8,485	$117	$8,368
Cousins Middle School	Public	6-8	8187 Carlton Trl NW	Covington	30014	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 786-7311	571	43	13.2	88.8%	116 (20.3%)	341 (59.7%)	80 (14.0%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.7%)	16.7	504^th of 588 public middle schools	14.3%		16.7	494^th of 577 public middle schools	14.4%	10	58.3	24.0	14.6	26.8	11.5	17.0	15.8	12.6	8.7	$9,255	$642	$8,613
Indian Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	11051 Covington By Pass Rd	Covington	30014	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 385-6453	828	56	14.8	81.2%	310 (37.4%)	399 (48.2%)	63 (7.6%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.8%)	17.9	493^rd of 588 public middle schools	16.2%		15.4	506^th of 577 public middle schools	12.3%	13	34.5	18.7	18.4	29.4	12.5	9.9	21.0	13.2	16.1	$9,388	$640	$8,748
Carver Middle School	Public	6-8	1095 Good Hope Rd	Monroe	30655	Walton County	Walton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 267-6000	853	56	15.3	70.0%	400 (46.9%)	301 (35.3%)	78 (9.1%)	21 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.4%)	48 (5.6%)	41.3	326^th of 588 public middle schools	44.6%		41.2	326^th of 577 public middle schools	43.5%			34.1	30.1	29.3	28.4	33.2	37.4	29.8	23.1	$9,226	$783	$8,443
Youth Middle School	Public	6-8	1804 Highway 81	Loganville	30052	Walton County	Walton County	No	No	No	No	(770) 466-6849	1,208	71	17.0	50.3%	846 (70.0%)	182 (15.1%)	129 (10.7%)	8 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (3.5%)	70.8	146^th of 588 public middle schools	75.2%		76.7	119^th of 577 public middle schools	79.4%	27		49.3	46.8	45.8	40.0	47.4	58.0	40.3	38.7	$8,461	$618	$7,843
Clements Middle School	Public	6-8	66 Jack Neely Rd	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 784-2934	733	46	15.8	84.0%	34 (4.6%)	577 (78.7%)	79 (10.8%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.8%)	30 (4.1%)	16.8	503^rd of 588 public middle schools	14.5%		16.4	496^th of 577 public middle schools	14.0%	7	73.9	19.4	13.2	26.0	14.0	11.6	22.6	12.1	14.0	$8,428	$803	$7,625
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	5225 Salem Rd	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 625-6617	900	53	16.9	93.4%	75 (8.3%)	672 (74.7%)	104 (11.6%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.7%)	18.1	492^nd of 588 public middle schools	16.3%		13	532^nd of 577 public middle schools	7.8%	40	74.1	19.6	22.2	29.3	6.6	10.3	17.8	16.5	15.2	$8,912	$820	$8,092
Veterans Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	13357 Brown Bridge Rd	Covington	30016	Newton County	Newton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 385-6893	628	46	13.5	76.1%	50 (8.0%)	455 (72.5%)	83 (13.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	32 (5.1%)	33.1	389^th of 588 public middle schools	33.8%		28.7	414^th of 577 public middle schools	28.2%	25	50.0	33.2	29.3	37.1	17.5	15.1	17.8	26.5	30.5	$9,160	$788	$8,372
Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	3205 Underwood Rd SE	Conyers	30013	Rockdale County	Rockdale County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 922-0139	740	53	13.9	87.7%	12 (1.6%)	598 (80.8%)	89 (12.0%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.2%)	33.5	382^nd of 588 public middle schools	35.0%		30.8	401^st of 577 public middle schools	30.5%	19	48.9	36.4	31.4	37.0	16.4	20.8	32.9	13.6	25.3	$10,253	$455	$9,798
Loganville Middle School	Public	6-8	4869 Bay Creek Church Rd	Loganville	30052	Walton County	Walton County	No	No	No	No	(678) 684-2960	1,307	76	17.1	54.2%	591 (45.2%)	382 (29.2%)	233 (17.8%)	26 (2.0%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	70 (5.4%)	74.5	129^th of 588 public middle schools	78.1%		74.1	127^th of 577 public middle schools	78.0%	2		49.1	45.6	51.1	45.2	52.9	56.9	46.6	37.7	$7,519	$331	$7,189

Frequently Asked Questions about Social Circle Middle School

How many students attend Social Circle Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 448 students attended Social Circle Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Social Circle Middle School?

Students at Social Circle Middle School are 68% White, 22% African American, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Social Circle Middle School in?

Social Circle City

Is Social Circle Middle School a good school?

Social Circle Middle School ranks 308^th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Social Circle Middle School attend?

Students who attend Social Circle Middle School usually go on to attend Social Circle High School

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