Middle Schools in Houston County

The middle schools in Houston County, Georgia, serve students in grades 6-8 and demonstrate a range of academic performance. While some schools, like Bonaire Middle School and Mossy Creek Middle School, consistently rank among the top middle schools in the state, others, such as Northside Middle School and Huntington Middle School, have lower proficiency rates, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts.

Bonaire Middle School stands out as the top performer, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and the highest proficiency rates on the Milestones Assessments across various subjects and grade levels. Mossy Creek Middle School and Feagin Mill Middle School also demonstrate strong academic performance, with 4-star ratings and proficiency rates above the Houston County and Georgia averages.

The data suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, play a crucial role in student outcomes. While per-student spending varies across the schools, the relationship between spending and performance is not always straightforward. The consistent high performance of Bonaire Middle School and Mossy Creek Middle School indicates a sustained commitment to excellence and effective practices that could be studied and replicated in other schools within the Houston County district.