Miller County

The schools in Miller County, Georgia serve students from elementary through high school, with three institutions in the district - Miller County Elementary School, Miller County High School, and Miller County Middle School. While the district faces challenges with high poverty levels, there are pockets of academic success, particularly at the middle school level.

Miller County Middle School stands out as a relative bright spot, ranking 254 out of 588 Georgia middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed the state average in several Milestones Assessment subjects, including 8th grade Math and 8th grade Science. In contrast, Miller County High School, despite a low 1-star rating, maintained a strong 92.5% four-year graduation rate in 2021-2022 and outperformed the state average in Algebra I End of Course exams.

Across the district, student-teacher ratios are relatively low, ranging from 12:1 to 12.8:1, suggesting the schools are able to provide more individualized attention. However, the high poverty levels, with all three schools having 100% of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicate the district may face challenges in terms of funding and resources. Continued focus on improving performance, especially at the elementary and high school levels, could be a priority for the Miller County school district.