Middle Schools in Clarke County

The middle schools in Clarke County, Georgia serve students in grades 6-8. The data set includes 4 middle schools: Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School, Clarke Middle School, Coile Middle School, and Hilsman Middle School. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance among these schools, with Clarke Middle School and Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School outperforming the others, particularly Coile Middle School.

Clarke Middle School stands out as the highest-performing school, ranking 243 out of 588 Georgia middle schools and consistently earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed the Clarke County and Georgia averages in most test score categories, particularly in Algebra I, English Language Arts, and Social Studies. Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School also demonstrated relatively strong performance, achieving the highest proficiency rates in Algebra I and performing well in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state.

However, the data also reveals significant challenges faced by these schools, with all 4 middle schools serving high percentages of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the high free and reduced-price lunch rates. This socioeconomic factor likely presents additional obstacles in terms of student support and resources. The disparities in academic performance suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of each school and community, with the goal of ensuring all students in Clarke County have access to a high-quality education.