Stephens County Middle School

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Stephens County Middle School ranks 283 rd of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Stephens County Middle School is a public middle school located in Toccoa, Georgia, serving 860 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Stephens County school district. The school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the middle to upper-middle range among Georgia middle schools.

One of the school's key strengths is its performance in Algebra I, where students have consistently outperformed the Stephens County and state averages, with a proficiency rate of 74.5% in 2023-2024 compared to 45.6% for the county and 44% for the state. However, the school's proficiency rates in other core subjects like English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies tend to lag behind the state averages and nearby schools like Banks County Middle School and the Habersham County middle schools.

Another notable factor is the school's high concentration of economically disadvantaged students, with around 75% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. This may present unique challenges for the school in terms of resource allocation and support services. The school's per-student spending, while higher than the state average, is lower than some of the nearby higher-performing schools, raising questions about the adequacy of funding and resources available to Stephens County Middle School.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1315 Rose Ln
Toccoa, GA 30577

(706) 886-2880

District: Stephens County

SchoolDigger Rank:
283^rd of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,302

Students who attend Stephens County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Stephens County High School

Feeder schools for Stephens County Middle School:

Elementary:	Big A Elementary School
	Liberty Elementary School
	Toccoa Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 845

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.1%

African American:

12.2%

Two or more races:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stephens County Middle School ranks better than 51.9% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.6. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.1%), African American (12.2%), two or more races (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stephens County Middle School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Stephens County Middle School employs 62.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stephens County Middle School is $9,302.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Stephens County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Stephens County Middle School 283^rd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Stephens County Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stephens County Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	74.44	83^rd	420	80.2%
2007	80.84	48^th	445	89.2%
2008	77.60	76^th	462	83.5%
2009	78.83	66^th	466	85.8%
2010	78.64	70^th	494	85.8%
2011	80.12	63^rd	504	87.5%
2012	78.77	67^th	508	86.8%
2013	80.24	53^rd	527	89.9%
2014	76.57	83^rd	521	84.1%
2015	75.24	110^th	537	79.5%
2016	70.59	131^st	545	76.0%
2017	60.60	186^th	539	65.5%
2018	56.23	212^th	543	61.0%
2019	52.23	249^th	559	55.5%
2021	52.28	243^rd	542	55.2%
2022	53.63	239^th	567	57.8%
2023	54.24	234^th	577	59.4%
2024	48.60	283^rd	588	51.9%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Stephens County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	627	627
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	637	637
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	624	624
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	616	616
1994	550	102	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	658
1995	815	161	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	985
1996	815	161	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	985
1997	814	151	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	976
1998	855	160	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1024
1999	866	161	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1035
2000	895	157	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1063
2001	910	168	5	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	1090
2002	880	194	6	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	1087
2003	880	194	6	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	1087
2004	841	197	5	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1053
2005	829	169	6	15	2	n/a	n/a	28	1049
2006	765	162	6	16	0	n/a	n/a	26	975
2007	743	151	6	19	0	n/a	n/a	30	949
2008	714	150	5	17	1	n/a	n/a	40	927
2009	749	129	3	24	1	n/a	n/a	45	951
2010	788	98	1	28	0	3	32	0	950
2011	745	102	5	37	2	0	39	0	930
2012	753	107	8	37	3	1	41	0	950
2013	720	129	4	40	1	1	49	0	944
2014	696	132	5	39	0	3	54	0	929
2015	699	129	6	34	0	1	57	0	926
2016	664	129	8	36	1	1	56	0	895
2017	652	118	8	35	2	1	68	0	884
2018	670	113	8	40	1	1	58	0	891
2019	686	111	9	42	0	2	73	0	923
2020	702	107	9	58	0	1	72	0	949
2021	680	101	9	56	2	1	70	0	919
2022	634	106	13	55	2	0	67	0	877
2023	622	105	14	54	1	0	64	0	860
2024	609	103	12	50	1	0	70	0	845

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 Stephens County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	627	43.0	14.5	19.5
1991	637	44.0	14.4	21
1992	624	43.0	14.5	25
1993	616	36.0	17.1	25.8
1994	658	41.2	16.0	29.9
1995	985	63.0	15.6	33.9
1996	985	63.0	15.6	33.9
1997	976	62.2	15.7	41.3
1998	1024	63.2	16.2	41.2
1999	1035	67.1	15.4	40.1
2000	1063	67.2	15.8	38.6
2001	1090	67.7	16.1	40.6
2002	1087	62.0	17.5	46.1
2003	1087	62.0	17.5	46.1
2004	1053	65.8	16.0	51.4
2005	1049	67.2	15.6	53.1
2006	975	65.8	14.8	57.6
2007	949	64.0	14.8	53.8
2008	927	64.0	14.5	56
2009	951	65.5	14.5	60.4
2010	950	68.5	13.8	59.1
2011	930	66.0	14.0	56.3
2012	950	64.6	14.7	58.6
2013	944	64.0	14.7	61.9
2014	929	65.8	14.1	76.2
2015	926	63.0	14.6	89.1
2016	895	63.0	14.2	83
2017	884	61.1	14.4	83
2018	891	62.7	14.2	82.9
2019	923	63.9	14.4	72.5
2020	949	59.9	15.8	72.5
2021	919	61.2	15.0	75.1
2022	877	64.4	13.6	n/a
2023	860	63.6	13.5	75.1
2024	845	62.3	13.5	69

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 Stephens County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	627	43.0	14.5	19.5
1991	637	44.0	14.4	21
1992	624	43.0	14.5	25
1993	616	36.0	17.1	25.8
1994	658	41.2	16.0	29.9
1995	985	63.0	15.6	33.9
1996	985	63.0	15.6	33.9
1997	976	62.2	15.7	41.3
1998	1024	63.2	16.2	41.2
1999	1035	67.1	15.4	40.1
2000	1063	67.2	15.8	38.6
2001	1090	67.7	16.1	40.6
2002	1087	62.0	17.5	46.1
2003	1087	62.0	17.5	46.1
2004	1053	65.8	16.0	51.4
2005	1049	67.2	15.6	53.1
2006	975	65.8	14.8	57.6
2007	949	64.0	14.8	53.8
2008	927	64.0	14.5	56
2009	951	65.5	14.5	60.4
2010	950	68.5	13.8	59.1
2011	930	66.0	14.0	56.3
2012	950	64.6	14.7	58.6
2013	944	64.0	14.7	61.9
2014	929	65.8	14.1	76.2
2015	926	63.0	14.6	89.1
2016	895	63.0	14.2	83
2017	884	61.1	14.4	83
2018	891	62.7	14.2	82.9
2019	923	63.9	14.4	72.5
2020	949	59.9	15.8	72.5
2021	919	61.2	15.0	75.1
2022	877	64.4	13.6	n/a
2023	860	63.6	13.5	75.1
2024	845	62.3	13.5	69

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 Stephens County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$359 (4.2%)	$8,262 (95.8%)	$8,621
2018	$194 (2.1%)	$8,948 (97.9%)	$9,142
2019	$317 (3.4%)	$8,984 (96.6%)	$9,302

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stephens County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 249^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 234^th of 577 Middle schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stephens County Middle School)	36.3	27.8	8.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stephens County)	36.3	27.8	8.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stephens County Middle School)	31.6	33.8	2.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stephens County)	31.6	33.8	2.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stephens County Middle School)	30.5	35.6	5.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stephens County)	30.5	35.6	5.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stephens County Middle School)	44.4	40.6	3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stephens County)	44.4	40.6	3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stephens County Middle School)	43.6	43	0.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stephens County)	43.6	43	0.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stephens County Middle School)	29.7	31.2	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stephens County)	29.7	31.2	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Stephens County Middle School)	47.2	34.4	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Stephens County)	47.2	34.4	12.8%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Stephens County Middle School)	47.4	34.1	13.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Stephens County)	47.4	34.1	13.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Stephens County Middle School)	97.5	71.8	25.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Stephens County)	48.5	18.4	30.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	923	860	6.8%
African American	111	105	5.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	9	14	55.6%
Hispanic	42	54	28.6%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	686	622	9.3%
Two or More Races	73	64	12.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.5%	75.1%	2.6%

Schools Near Stephens County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stephens County Middle School	Public	6-8	1315 Rose Ln	Toccoa	30577	Stephens County	Stephens County	No	No	No	No	(706) 886-2880	845	62	13.5	69.0%	609 (72.1%)	103 (12.2%)	50 (5.9%)	12 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (8.3%)	48.6	283^rd of 588 public middle schools	51.9%		54.2	234^th of 577 public middle schools	59.4%	49	74.5		27.8	28.5	34.9		37.5	31.4	46.7		29.9	39.9	$9,302	$317	$8,984
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy	Public	5	1315 Rose Ln	Toccoa	30577	Stephens County	Stephens County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 886-2880	273	22	12.2	83.2%	193 (70.7%)	43 (15.8%)	8 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.3%)								(n/a)		40.9				47.9				33.9			$7,572	$693	$6,879
Franklin County Middle School	Public	6-8	485 Turkey Creek Rd	Carnesville	30521	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 384-4581	828	59	14.1	62.6%	567 (68.5%)	101 (12.2%)	92 (11.1%)	18 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.8%)	46.7	297^th of 588 public middle schools	49.5%		40.1	330^th of 577 public middle schools	42.8%	33	72.4		37.4	31.6	36.1		33.0	27.0	39.0		31.4	30.9	$9,322	$621	$8,701
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School	Public	6-8	3115 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy	Demorest	30535	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 778-0830	610	46	13.2	79.7%	279 (45.7%)	18 (3.0%)	261 (42.8%)	22 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.9%)	65.3	177^th of 588 public middle schools	69.9%		64.1	175^th of 577 public middle schools	69.7%	2	100.0		37.1	41.2	43.8		38.8	42.3	55.5		45.4	39.9	$8,968	$551	$8,417
North Habersham Middle School	Public	6-8	1500 Wall Bridge Rd	Clarkesville	30523	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 754-2915	554	45	12.3	57.9%	464 (83.8%)	7 (1.3%)	53 (9.6%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.5%)	84.8	79^th of 588 public middle schools	86.6%		87.4	64^th of 577 public middle schools	88.9%	15	97.5		48.4	54.0	58.6		47.9	54.0	69.5		60.5	60.7	$9,822	$208	$9,613
South Habersham Middle School	Public	6-8	237 Old Athens Hwy	Cornelia	30531	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 778-7121	438	41	10.7	81.3%	176 (40.2%)	12 (2.7%)	221 (50.5%)	13 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.7%)	72.4	137^th of 588 public middle schools	76.7%		64.1	176^th of 577 public middle schools	69.5%	39	89.7		37.8	47.7	52.9		43.9	48.4	59.7		34.5	51.1	$11,042	$744	$10,297
Banks County Middle School	Public	6-8	712 Thompson St	Homer	30547	Banks County	Banks County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 677-2277	658	44	14.8	66.4%	538 (81.8%)	15 (2.3%)	77 (11.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.6%)	66.9	165^th of 588 public middle schools	71.9%		56.3	221^st of 577 public middle schools	61.7%	56	90.0		51.1	35.1	46.3		48.4	35.1	53.7		43.0	39.4	$8,778	$516	$8,262

Frequently Asked Questions about Stephens County Middle School

What district is Stephens County Middle School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Stephens County Middle School?

Students at Stephens County Middle School are 72% White, 12% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Stephens County Middle School attend?

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

Is Stephens County Middle School a good school?

Stephens County Middle School ranks 283^rd of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Stephens County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 845 students attended Stephens County Middle School.

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