Middle Schools in Toombs County

There is only one middle school located in Toombs County, Georgia - Toombs County Middle School. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools over the past 3 school years, with proficiency rates on state assessments significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 86.57% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and its per-student spending is relatively low compared to the state average.

Toombs County Middle School's academic performance has been a persistent challenge, with the school ranking 405th out of 588 middle schools in Georgia for the 2023-2024 school year, 358th out of 577 in 2022-2023, and 367th out of 567 in 2021-2022. The school's proficiency rates on the Milestones Assessments range from 19.3% to 35%, while the state averages range from 34.7% to 44.7%, indicating a significant gap in student achievement.

Despite the school's low student-teacher ratio of 13.7, which is slightly lower than the state average, the data suggests that Toombs County Middle School is facing significant challenges in academic performance. The high poverty levels and potential resource constraints may be contributing factors to these challenges, and further investigation into the root causes and targeted interventions could be beneficial to improve student outcomes.