Worth County Middle School

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Worth County Middle School ranks 373 rd of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Worth County Middle School is a public middle school in Sylvester, Georgia, serving 686 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Worth County School District, which is ranked 110 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Worth County Middle School consistently underperforms the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessment, with proficiency rates significantly lower than the state in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and other subjects. The school has ranked in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools, earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and its spending per student has decreased over the years, while the student-teacher ratio has increased, indicating potential challenges in the classroom.

When compared to nearby middle schools in the Tift County and Dougherty County districts, Worth County Middle School is underperforming in most academic areas. However, the school stands out with its high proficiency rates in Algebra I, consistently outperforming the state and county averages. Unfortunately, the school's overall academic performance has shown a declining trend over the years, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and improvements to address the challenges faced by the students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1305 N Isabella St
Sylvester, GA 31791

(229) 776-8620

District: Worth County

SchoolDigger Rank:
373^rd of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,238

Students who attend Worth County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Worth County High School

Feeder schools for Worth County Middle School:

Elementary:	Worth County Elementary School
	Worth County Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 639

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.0%

African American:

35.5%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Worth County Middle School ranks worse than 63.4% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57%), African American (35.5%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Worth County Middle School employs 47 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Worth County Middle School is $8,238.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Worth County Middle School 373^rd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Worth County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Worth County:

SchoolDigger ranks Worth County 110^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Worth County Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	46.96	258^th	420	38.6%
2007	49.03	263^rd	445	40.9%
2008	48.66	267^th	462	42.2%
2009	53.33	243^rd	466	47.9%
2010	54.58	245^th	494	50.4%
2011	48.76	302^nd	504	40.1%
2012	42.37	354^th	508	30.3%
2013	44.89	347^th	527	34.2%
2014	46.44	339^th	521	34.9%
2015	29.85	378^th	537	29.6%
2016	34.81	363^rd	545	33.4%
2017	40.54	319^th	539	40.8%
2018	45.29	289^th	543	46.8%
2019	32.59	381^st	559	31.8%
2021	41.05	296^th	542	45.4%
2022	36.04	356^th	567	37.2%
2023	35.05	368^th	577	36.2%
2024	34.58	373^rd	588	36.6%

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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 Worth County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	627	445	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	1082
1995	683	453	3	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	1156
1996	683	453	3	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	1156
1997	675	441	2	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	1131
1998	677	413	3	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	1106
1999	695	423	4	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	1136
2000	677	430	5	10	4	n/a	n/a	0	1126
2001	662	466	3	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	1147
2002	635	468	3	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	1116
2003	635	468	3	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	1116
2004	625	451	3	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	1091
2005	579	404	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	4	996
2006	550	396	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	6	962
2007	517	366	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	6	898
2008	504	359	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	8	880
2009	534	351	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	10	906
2010	507	359	2	7	0	0	18	0	893
2011	505	320	3	11	0	0	26	0	865
2012	478	338	4	12	1	0	25	0	858
2013	451	306	3	16	0	0	33	0	809
2014	449	293	4	11	1	0	21	0	779
2015	448	245	4	19	2	1	25	0	744
2016	446	228	3	19	5	1	17	0	719
2017	405	222	6	17	2	4	15	0	671
2018	425	227	9	19	2	1	17	0	700
2019	425	244	8	18	2	1	24	0	722
2020	424	251	8	20	1	0	30	0	734
2021	424	269	7	22	1	0	32	0	755
2022	414	252	5	27	0	1	26	0	725
2023	383	251	3	26	0	0	23	0	686
2024	364	227	6	30	0	0	12	0	639

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 Worth County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1082	65.8	16.4	50.4
1995	1156	68.0	17.0	48
1996	1156	68.0	17.0	48
1997	1131	67.2	16.8	56
1998	1106	69.2	16.0	54.2
1999	1136	70.2	16.2	56.4
2000	1126	70.2	16.0	59.5
2001	1147	72.2	15.9	63.1
2002	1116	61.2	18.2	63.4
2003	1116	61.2	18.2	63.4
2004	1091	65.1	16.8	59.7
2005	996	63.5	15.7	65.2
2006	962	62.2	15.5	66.1
2007	898	57.0	15.8	63.6
2008	880	64.5	13.6	67.2
2009	906	66.5	13.6	71.1
2010	893	58.5	15.2	75.5
2011	865	54.5	15.8	73.1
2012	858	55.8	15.3	75.5
2013	809	57.8	13.9	75
2014	779	58.2	13.3	72.7
2015	744	53.0	14.0	92.7
2016	719	53.0	13.5	92.6
2017	671	46.4	14.4	92.5
2018	700	45.9	15.2	92.7
2019	722	44.9	16.0	92.7
2020	734	45.2	16.2	100
2021	755	41.4	18.2	100
2022	725	45.7	15.8	n/a
2023	686	47.8	14.3	100
2024	639	47.0	13.5	75.3

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 Worth County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1082	65.8	16.4	50.4
1995	1156	68.0	17.0	48
1996	1156	68.0	17.0	48
1997	1131	67.2	16.8	56
1998	1106	69.2	16.0	54.2
1999	1136	70.2	16.2	56.4
2000	1126	70.2	16.0	59.5
2001	1147	72.2	15.9	63.1
2002	1116	61.2	18.2	63.4
2003	1116	61.2	18.2	63.4
2004	1091	65.1	16.8	59.7
2005	996	63.5	15.7	65.2
2006	962	62.2	15.5	66.1
2007	898	57.0	15.8	63.6
2008	880	64.5	13.6	67.2
2009	906	66.5	13.6	71.1
2010	893	58.5	15.2	75.5
2011	865	54.5	15.8	73.1
2012	858	55.8	15.3	75.5
2013	809	57.8	13.9	75
2014	779	58.2	13.3	72.7
2015	744	53.0	14.0	92.7
2016	719	53.0	13.5	92.6
2017	671	46.4	14.4	92.5
2018	700	45.9	15.2	92.7
2019	722	44.9	16.0	92.7
2020	734	45.2	16.2	100
2021	755	41.4	18.2	100
2022	725	45.7	15.8	n/a
2023	686	47.8	14.3	100
2024	639	47.0	13.5	75.3

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 Worth County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,119 (12.3%)	$8,007 (87.7%)	$9,126
2018	$841 (9.7%)	$7,848 (90.3%)	$8,689
2019	$852 (10.3%)	$7,386 (89.7%)	$8,238

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Worth 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 381^st of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 368^th of 577 Middle schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Worth County Middle School)	37.9	33.7	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Worth County)	37.4	33.5	3.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Worth County Middle School)	24.3	20.4	3.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Worth County)	24	20.3	3.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Worth County Middle School)	27.5	28.3	0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Worth County)	27	27.6	0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Worth County Middle School)	30.4	23.6	6.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Worth County)	29.9	23	6.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Worth County Middle School)	40.4	27.1	13.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Worth County)	39.8	26.7	13.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Worth County Middle School)	29.2	30.4	1.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Worth County)	27.8	29.6	1.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Worth County Middle School)	20.7	21.3	0.6%
8th Grade Science (Worth County)	20.4	21.1	0.7%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Worth County Middle School)	19.7	20.8	1.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Worth County)	19	20.6	1.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Worth County Middle School)	54.3	66.1	11.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Worth County)	20.8	40.3	19.5%
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	722	686	5%
African American	244	251	2.9%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	8	3	62.5%
Hispanic	18	26	44.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	425	383	9.9%
Two or More Races	24	23	4.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.7%	100%	7.3%

Schools Near Worth 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 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th 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
Worth County Middle School	Public	6-8	1305 N Isabella St	Sylvester	31791	Worth County	Worth County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 776-8620	639	47	13.5	75.3%	364 (57.0%)	227 (35.5%)	30 (4.7%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	34.6	373^rd of 588 public middle schools	36.6%		35	368^th of 577 public middle schools	36.2%	5	91.7	27.3	26.8	34.6	20.0	23.7	38.8	23.4	24.3	$8,238	$852	$7,386
Turner County Middle School	Public	6-8	316 Lamar Street	Ashburn	31714	Turner County	Turner County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 567-4343	227	16	14.2	100.0%	47 (20.7%)	159 (70.0%)	14 (6.2%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	21.2	467^th of 588 public middle schools	20.6%		18.3	482^nd of 577 public middle schools	16.5%	15		27.0	17.1	31.2	10.8	14.5	26.0	18.2	7.8	$9,342	$1,275	$8,067
Albany Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 Cordell Ave	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3325	819	56	14.6	100.0%	26 (3.2%)	749 (91.5%)	28 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.8%)	19.6	482^nd of 588 public middle schools	18.0%		17.9	484^th of 577 public middle schools	16.1%	2		19.3	17.1	16.8	7.9	11.1	24.8	26.8	12.9	$9,534	$1,084	$8,450
Radium Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	2600 Radium Springs Rd	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3346	832	52	16.0	100.0%	19 (2.3%)	763 (91.7%)	35 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.6%)	7.9	568^th of 588 public middle schools	3.4%		8.3	559^th of 577 public middle schools	3.1%	9		12.6	7.8	12.8	5.3	3.3	7.4	5.0	8.9	$9,483	$1,186	$8,296
Northeast Middle School	Public	6-8	3021 Fulwood Rd	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2450	739	58	12.7	92.0%	256 (34.6%)	300 (40.6%)	147 (19.9%)	14 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.0%)	38.3	352^nd of 588 public middle schools	40.1%		32.7	389^th of 577 public middle schools	32.6%	37	82.9	36.1	28.7	33.8	23.8	25.5	35.5	26.1	24.4	$7,736	$558	$7,178
Eighth Street Middle School	Public	6-8	700 8th St W	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2445	925	66	13.9	90.2%	415 (44.9%)	297 (32.1%)	167 (18.1%)	13 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.6%)	49	280^th of 588 public middle schools	52.4%		51	257^th of 577 public middle schools	55.5%	23	86.4	25.8	35.5	39.3	27.8	36.2	38.5	36.3	35.8	$8,658	$618	$8,040

Frequently Asked Questions about Worth County Middle School

What district is Worth County Middle School in?

Worth County

What is the racial makeup of Worth County Middle School?

Students at Worth County Middle School are 57% White, 36% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Worth County Middle School a good school?

Worth County Middle School ranks 373^rd of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Worth County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 639 students attended Worth County Middle School.

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

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

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