Snelson-Golden Middle School

Summary:

Snelson-Golden Middle School is a public middle school located in Hinesville, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 876 students. The school is part of the Liberty County School District, which is ranked 132 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Snelson-Golden Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools, with a ranking between 359 and 440 over the past 10 years and a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Snelson-Golden Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies were significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.22% to 75.91% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Despite an increase in spending per student, from $9,038 in 2016-2017 to $10,492 in 2018-2019, Snelson-Golden Middle School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.8 to 16.8 over the past 3 years.

When comparing Snelson-Golden Middle School to the nearby Midway Middle School and Lewis Frasier Middle School (both in the same district), Snelson-Golden consistently underperforms in test scores, with significantly lower proficiency rates in all subject areas. This suggests that the challenges faced by Snelson-Golden are not unique to the school but may be systemic within the Liberty County School District. In contrast, the data shows a stark contrast between the performance of Snelson-Golden Middle School and the schools in the neighboring Bryan County School District, such as Bryan County Middle School and Richmond Hill Middle School, which consistently outperform Snelson-Golden in test scores, have lower free and reduced lunch rates, and spend less per student while maintaining lower student-teacher ratios.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 465 Coates Rd
       Hinesville, GA  31313


(912) 877-3112

District: Liberty County

SchoolDigger Rank:
440th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Snelson-Golden Middle School usually attend:

High:    Bradwell Institute

Feeder schools for Snelson-Golden Middle School:

Elementary:    Button Gwinnett Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  876

Racial breakdown:

African American:
63.7%
Hispanic:
12.9%
White:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.9% Help


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Compare Details Snelson-Golden Middle School ranks worse than 74.8% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.24. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Snelson-Golden Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Snelson-Golden Middle School 440th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Snelson-Golden Middle School in the ranking list.)

Liberty County:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty County 132nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Snelson-Golden Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.50 203rd 420 51.7%
2007 51.25 248th 445 44.3%
2008 39.39 328th 462 29.0%
2009 42.54 315th 466 32.4%
2010 41.72 330th 494 33.2%
2011 38.19 359th 504 28.8%
2012 38.25 376th 508 26.0%
2013 39.05 378th 527 28.3%
2014 42.72 359th 521 31.1%
2015 24.29 411th 537 23.5%
2016 24.28 424th 545 22.2%
2017 27.55 405th 539 24.9%
2018 27.89 409th 543 24.7%
2019 30.38 396th 559 29.2%
2021 24.43 415th 542 23.4%
2022 28.97 400th 567 29.5%
2023 33.18 384th 577 33.4%
2024 25.24 440th 588 25.2%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Snelson-Golden Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Snelson-Golden Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 496 732 34 63 3 n/a n/a 0 1328
1996 496 732 34 63 3 n/a n/a 0 1328
1997 399 550 9 41 5 n/a n/a 0 1004
1998 379 538 18 47 3 n/a n/a 0 985
1999 398 596 17 58 3 n/a n/a 0 1072
2000 396 675 22 66 1 n/a n/a 0 1160
2001 445 720 24 65 1 n/a n/a 0 1255
2002 342 605 28 78 0 n/a n/a 0 1053
2003 342 605 28 78 0 n/a n/a 0 1053
2004 374 632 36 79 1 n/a n/a 0 1122
2005 313 596 29 82 0 n/a n/a 72 1092
2006 301 590 40 78 3 n/a n/a 86 1098
2007 268 586 35 73 3 n/a n/a 80 1045
2008 240 529 25 70 4 n/a n/a 72 940
2009 208 485 18 57 1 n/a n/a 74 843
2010 170 439 17 58 7 1 44 0 736
2011 175 452 17 85 4 8 61 0 802
2012 171 448 18 82 3 5 61 0 788
2013 159 429 17 86 3 2 48 0 744
2014 153 374 15 75 7 6 73 0 703
2015 131 377 12 97 3 12 71 0 703
2016 128 389 12 97 3 5 68 0 702
2017 115 430 14 101 2 5 67 0 734
2018 110 439 12 83 1 4 66 0 715
2019 103 443 11 85 3 8 71 0 724
2020 111 452 10 90 4 8 70 0 745
2021 112 513 10 127 2 9 90 0 863
2022 104 526 5 109 1 13 85 0 843
2023 100 558 6 113 0 11 88 0 876

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Snelson-Golden Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 1328 74.0 17.9 31.9
1996 1328 74.0 17.9 31.9
1997 1004 56.0 17.9 49.6
1998 985 61.6 16.0 49.7
1999 1072 59.3 18.1 48.9
2000 1160 63.0 18.4 51.2
2001 1255 64.0 19.6 49.6
2002 1053 72.1 14.6 51.8
2003 1053 72.1 14.6 51.8
2004 1122 70.8 15.8 52.9
2005 1092 69.9 15.6 61.8
2006 1098 68.0 16.1 71.8
2007 1045 69.7 15.0 67.9
2008 940 65.2 14.4 69.5
2009 843 62.5 13.5 74.9
2010 736 52.8 13.9 68.9
2011 802 51.1 15.6 67.5
2012 788 47.5 16.5 69.9
2013 744 49.4 15.0 70
2014 703 45.0 15.6 76.2
2015 703 46.0 15.2 74.8
2016 702 50.0 14.0 78.5
2017 734 42.7 17.1 78.1
2018 715 48.9 14.6 76.5
2019 724 47.3 15.3 78.6
2020 745 45.3 16.4 80.3
2021 863 51.1 16.8 70.2
2022 843 52.2 16.1 n/a
2023 876 55.2 15.8 75.9

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 Snelson-Golden Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 1328 74.0 17.9 31.9
1996 1328 74.0 17.9 31.9
1997 1004 56.0 17.9 49.6
1998 985 61.6 16.0 49.7
1999 1072 59.3 18.1 48.9
2000 1160 63.0 18.4 51.2
2001 1255 64.0 19.6 49.6
2002 1053 72.1 14.6 51.8
2003 1053 72.1 14.6 51.8
2004 1122 70.8 15.8 52.9
2005 1092 69.9 15.6 61.8
2006 1098 68.0 16.1 71.8
2007 1045 69.7 15.0 67.9
2008 940 65.2 14.4 69.5
2009 843 62.5 13.5 74.9
2010 736 52.8 13.9 68.9
2011 802 51.1 15.6 67.5
2012 788 47.5 16.5 69.9
2013 744 49.4 15.0 70
2014 703 45.0 15.6 76.2
2015 703 46.0 15.2 74.8
2016 702 50.0 14.0 78.5
2017 734 42.7 17.1 78.1
2018 715 48.9 14.6 76.5
2019 724 47.3 15.3 78.6
2020 745 45.3 16.4 80.3
2021 863 51.1 16.8 70.2
2022 843 52.2 16.1 n/a
2023 876 55.2 15.8 75.9

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 Snelson-Golden Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $727 (8.0%) $8,311 (92.0%) $9,038
2018 $687 (6.6%) $9,658 (93.4%) $10,345
2019 $620 (5.9%) $9,872 (94.1%) $10,492

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Snelson-Golden 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 396th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 384th of 577 Middle schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Snelson-Golden Middle School)35.926.3
 9.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty County)4330.1
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Snelson-Golden Middle School)18.111.4
 6.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Liberty County)2816.8
 11.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Snelson-Golden Middle School)3331
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty County)37.333.4
 3.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Snelson-Golden Middle School)25.420.6
 4.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Liberty County)36.724.7
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Snelson-Golden Middle School)3532.2
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty County)43.536.5
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Snelson-Golden Middle School)20.231.1
 10.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Liberty County)29.826.9
 2.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Snelson-Golden Middle School)25.820.8
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Liberty County)34.523
 11.5%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Snelson-Golden Middle School)2524.1
 0.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Liberty County)27.331
 3.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Snelson-Golden Middle School)86.772.2
 14.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Liberty County)38.521.6
 16.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students724876
 21%
African American443558
 26%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian116
 45.5%
Hispanic85113
 32.9%
Pacific Islander811
 37.5%
White103100
 2.9%
Two or More Races7188
 23.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.6%75.9%
 2.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 876 students attended Snelson-Golden Middle School.

Snelson-Golden Middle School ranks 440th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Snelson-Golden Middle School are 64% African American, 13% Hispanic, 11% White, 10% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Snelson-Golden Middle School usually go on to attend Bradwell Institute


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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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