Long County Middle School

Summary:

Long County Middle School is a public middle school in Ludowici, Georgia, serving 945 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Long County School District, which is ranked 121 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Long County Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 18.5% to 31.3% across subject areas, well below the state averages of 34.7% to 44.7%. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past several years, dropping from 250 out of 543 Georgia middle schools in 2017-2018 to 378 out of 588 in the current school year. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.49% to 69.42%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Long County Middle School to nearby middle schools, such as South Tattnall Middle School, Midway Middle School, and Arthur Williams Middle School, it becomes clear that Long County Middle School is underperforming academically. However, the school does have a bright spot in its Algebra I performance, where it has achieved 100% proficiency rates in the past two school years, significantly higher than the state average and the performance of some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2001 US Highway 84 E
       Ludowici, GA  31316


(912) 545-2069

District: Long County

SchoolDigger Rank:
378th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Long County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Long County High School

Feeder schools for Long County Middle School:

Elementary:    McClelland Elementary School
    Smiley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  945

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.4%
African American:
26.7%
Hispanic:
18.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.4% Help


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Compare Details Long County Middle School ranks worse than 64.3% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.05. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Long County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Long County Middle School 378th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Long County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Long County:

SchoolDigger ranks Long County 121st of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Long County Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 37.20 336th 537 37.4%
2016 42.61 312th 545 42.8%
2017 46.40 290th 539 46.2%
2018 49.90 250th 543 54.0%
2021 37.33 331st 542 38.9%
2022 35.61 361st 567 36.3%
2023 33.65 381st 577 34.0%
2024 34.05 378th 588 35.7%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Open Quote The student to teacher ratio is horrible! The Vice Principal is a Coach! I don't know how they are a credited school in the state of Georgia! They should be reviewed by someone not affiliated with Long County! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Long County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 356 182 4 104 2 0 53 0 701
2015 335 186 6 108 1 1 55 0 692
2016 342 215 5 112 1 4 63 0 742
2017 363 224 5 106 1 2 63 0 764
2018 377 220 5 130 2 2 57 0 793
2019 408 244 6 147 5 2 66 0 878
2020 417 281 5 161 4 4 81 0 953
2021 425 274 6 150 4 7 89 0 955
2022 416 255 4 169 5 4 95 0 948
2023 420 252 7 175 0 4 87 0 945

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 Long County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 701 38.2 18.3 72.9
2015 692 38.0 18.2 75.6
2016 742 40.0 18.5 78.8
2017 764 44.6 17.1 77.5
2018 793 46.3 17.1 78.1
2019 878 49.0 17.9 75.6
2020 953 52.8 18.0 75.4
2021 955 53.3 17.9 57.5
2022 948 51.8 18.3 n/a
2023 945 53.9 17.5 69.4

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 Long County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 701 38.2 18.3 72.9
2015 692 38.0 18.2 75.6
2016 742 40.0 18.5 78.8
2017 764 44.6 17.1 77.5
2018 793 46.3 17.1 78.1
2019 878 49.0 17.9 75.6
2020 953 52.8 18.0 75.4
2021 955 53.3 17.9 57.5
2022 948 51.8 18.3 n/a
2023 945 53.9 17.5 69.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Long County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $675 (9.6%) $6,379 (90.4%) $7,054
2018 $671 (8.9%) $6,906 (91.1%) $7,577
2019 $539 (7.3%) $6,803 (92.7%) $7,342

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Long 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students878945
 7.6%
African American244252
 3.3%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic147175
 19%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White408420
 2.9%
Two or More Races6687
 31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.6%69.4%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Long County Middle School

Students at Long County Middle School are 44% White, 27% African American, 19% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races.

Long County Middle School ranks 378th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 945 students attended Long County Middle School.

Students who attend Long County Middle School usually go on to attend Long 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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