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Bacon County Middle School

Summary:

Bacon County Middle School is a public middle school located in Alma, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 465 students. The school is part of the Bacon County School District, which is ranked 29 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bacon County Middle School has consistently performed above the state average in several Milestones Assessment subjects, particularly in Mathematics and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 7th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 58.8%, compared to the state average of 37.6%. Similarly, the school's 8th-grade Science proficiency rate was 50.3%, significantly higher than the state average of 25.6%. The school has also shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 288th out of 543 Georgia middle schools in 2017-2018 to 121st out of 588 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Compared to nearby schools like Pierce County Middle School and Appling County Middle School, Bacon County Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 13.9 over the past three school years.

Despite the school's academic achievements, it faces socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.48% to 77.63% over the past three school years. This is higher than the nearby Pierce County Middle School (67.11%) and Appling County Middle School (80.08%). However, the school's ability to outperform the state average in several subjects despite these challenges is commendable, and there may be opportunities for Bacon County Middle School to learn from the practices of higher-performing nearby schools to further enhance its academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1188 US Highway 1 S
       Alma, GA  31510

(912) 632-4662

District: Bacon County

SchoolDigger Rank:
121st of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,518 Help


Students who attend Bacon County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Bacon County High School

Feeder schools for Bacon County Middle School:

Elementary:    Bacon County Elementary School
    Bacon County Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  461

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.7%
African American:
20.0%
Hispanic:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bacon County Middle School ranks better than 79.4% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bacon County Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.7%), African American (20%), Hispanic (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bacon County Middle School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bacon County Middle School is $9,518.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bacon County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bacon County Middle School 121st of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Bacon County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Bacon County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bacon County 29th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bacon County Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.30 119th 420 71.7%
2007 52.59 241st 445 45.8%
2008 60.49 182nd 462 60.6%
2009 59.76 200th 466 57.1%
2010 54.20 250th 494 49.4%
2011 62.34 200th 504 60.3%
2012 58.29 235th 508 53.7%
2013 63.42 196th 527 62.8%
2014 67.00 173rd 521 66.8%
2015 54.21 219th 537 59.2%
2016 56.43 217th 545 60.2%
2017 50.97 250th 539 53.6%
2018 45.57 288th 543 47.0%
2019 55.16 226th 559 59.6%
2021 57.89 203rd 542 62.5%
2022 60.54 195th 567 65.6%
2023 70.70 143rd 577 75.2%
2024 75.64 121st 588 79.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bacon County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 316 95 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2003 316 95 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2004 315 98 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2005 301 86 1 13 0 n/a n/a 5 406
2006 304 91 1 16 0 n/a n/a 6 418
2007 301 98 0 20 0 n/a n/a 3 422
2008 292 104 0 25 0 n/a n/a 4 425
2009 302 90 0 27 0 n/a n/a 6 425
2010 301 75 0 26 1 0 18 0 421
2011 343 66 1 26 0 1 11 0 448
2012 330 74 0 31 0 1 13 0 449
2013 340 72 0 48 1 1 14 0 476
2014 311 88 0 51 2 0 16 0 468
2015 312 86 1 48 0 0 13 0 460
2016 302 101 2 46 0 0 9 0 460
2017 301 97 2 52 0 0 12 0 464
2018 302 114 1 61 0 0 15 0 493
2019 291 106 1 75 0 0 21 0 494
2020 300 115 1 77 0 0 24 0 517
2021 290 96 1 74 1 0 22 0 484
2022 298 101 1 76 0 0 24 0 500
2023 266 104 2 70 0 0 23 0 465
2024 275 92 1 63 0 0 30 0 461

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 Bacon County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 425 32.8 13.0 63.1
2003 425 32.8 13.0 63.1
2004 428 30.8 13.9 61.2
2005 406 30.8 13.2 58.1
2006 418 29.4 14.2 58.7
2007 422 30.7 13.7 59.2
2008 425 32.1 13.2 60.3
2009 425 33.6 12.6 59.7
2010 421 28.8 14.6 65.8
2011 448 28.6 15.6 60.9
2012 449 30.9 14.5 69.7
2013 476 32.9 14.4 69.7
2014 468 32.7 14.3 66.9
2015 460 32.0 14.3 62
2016 460 32.0 14.3 67
2017 464 31.1 14.9 67
2018 493 32.8 15.0 66.7
2019 494 34.9 14.1 68.2
2020 517 36.7 14.0 77.6
2021 484 35.8 13.5 77.5
2022 500 35.8 13.9 n/a
2023 465 38.4 12.1 77.6
2024 461 38.5 11.9 76.4

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 Bacon County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 425 32.8 13.0 63.1
2003 425 32.8 13.0 63.1
2004 428 30.8 13.9 61.2
2005 406 30.8 13.2 58.1
2006 418 29.4 14.2 58.7
2007 422 30.7 13.7 59.2
2008 425 32.1 13.2 60.3
2009 425 33.6 12.6 59.7
2010 421 28.8 14.6 65.8
2011 448 28.6 15.6 60.9
2012 449 30.9 14.5 69.7
2013 476 32.9 14.4 69.7
2014 468 32.7 14.3 66.9
2015 460 32.0 14.3 62
2016 460 32.0 14.3 67
2017 464 31.1 14.9 67
2018 493 32.8 15.0 66.7
2019 494 34.9 14.1 68.2
2020 517 36.7 14.0 77.6
2021 484 35.8 13.5 77.5
2022 500 35.8 13.9 n/a
2023 465 38.4 12.1 77.6
2024 461 38.5 11.9 76.4

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 Bacon County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $461 (5.5%) $7,907 (94.5%) $8,368
2018 $759 (8.7%) $7,973 (91.3%) $8,732
2019 $874 (9.2%) $8,644 (90.8%) $9,518

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bacon County Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 226th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 143rd of 577 Middle schools
 15.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bacon County Middle School)43.933.6
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bacon County)43.933.6
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bacon County Middle School)5154.7
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bacon County)5154.7
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bacon County Middle School)38.641.6
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bacon County)38.641.6
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bacon County Middle School)41.551.3
 9.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bacon County)41.551.3
 9.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bacon County Middle School)19.348
 28.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bacon County)19.348
 28.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bacon County Middle School)4052.3
 12.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bacon County)4052.3
 12.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Bacon County Middle School)41.939.5
 2.4%
   8th Grade Science (Bacon County)41.939.5
 2.4%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bacon County Middle School)32.534.2
 1.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Bacon County)32.534.2
 1.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students494465
 5.9%
African American106104
 1.9%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic7570
 6.7%
Pacific Islander00
White291266
 8.6%
Two or More Races2123
 9.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.2%77.6%
 9.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bacon County Middle School

Students at Bacon County Middle School are 60% White, 20% African American, 14% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 461 students attended Bacon County Middle School.

Bacon County Middle School ranks 121st of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Bacon County Middle School usually go on to attend Bacon County High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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