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Bryan County Middle School

Q: Is Bryan County Middle School a good school?

Bryan County Middle School ranks 283 rd of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

283^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 52% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Bryan County Middle School is a public middle school located in Pembroke, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 412 students. The school is part of the Bryan County School District, which is ranked 20th out of 206 districts in Georgia and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Bryan County Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in various Milestones Assessment subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 100% proficiency in Algebra I, compared to 72.4% for the district and 44.9% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.6 to 12.5 over the past few years, which is lower than nearby schools like Snelson-Golden Middle School (16.1) and Claxton Middle School (14.2). Additionally, the school's spending per student has been relatively high, ranging from $8,836 to $9,082 over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.

Over the past few years, Bryan County Middle School has shown a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 435th out of 543 Georgia middle schools in 2017-2018 to 223rd out of 577 in 2022-2023. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 67.5% to 75.49% over the past few years, suggesting that the school is serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. When compared to nearby schools, Snelson-Golden Middle School and Claxton Middle School have significantly lower academic performance and statewide rankings, highlighting Bryan County Middle School's strong performance.

430

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,670

Per pupil spending ?

71.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 Payne Dr
Pembroke, GA 31321

(912) 626-5050

District: Bryan County

Students who attend Bryan County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bryan County High School

Feeder schools for Bryan County Middle School:

Elementary:

Bryan County Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.3%

African American:

19.8%

Hispanic:

7.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2015 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Georgia median (52nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg56%

Georgia avg40%

283^rd of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 48%▲ up 20 pts since 2015

From bottom 31% (2015) to top 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Middle Schools in the Bryan County

20^th of 206Bryan County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	47.4	283 of 584	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.9	266 of 588	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.5	223 of 577	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.1	307 of 567	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	57.0	212 of 542	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	32.5	382 of 559	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	22.9	435 of 543	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	27.8	403 of 539	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	30.5	389 of 545	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	33.0	368 of 537	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	35.8	397 of 521	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	44.1	352 of 527	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	52.5	282 of 508	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	56.0	245 of 504	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	55.1	240 of 494	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.7	215 of 466	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	40.1	324 of 462	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	37.3	329 of 445	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	45.1	273 of 420	35.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I100%+55 vs state

Social Studies37%~ state avg

Science36%+8 vs state

Mathematics35%-7 vs state

English Language Arts33%-7 vs state

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by a citizen
Sunday, September 29, 2019

Fantastic teachers and staff have been hired over the past couple years! They kept the best and hired more for total school improvement. Teachers and staff are loving and caring while the school has an overall positive vibe that encourages students. Can't wait to see how they keep improving. Close Quote

Schools Near Bryan County Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Bryan County Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Payne Dr	Pembroke	31321	Bryan County	Bryan County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 626-5050	430	36	11.9	71.2%	285 (66.3%)	85 (19.8%)	32 (7.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.0%)	47.4	283^rd of 584 public middle schools	51.5%		50.9	266^th of 588 public middle schools	54.8%	17	100.0	40.4	26.9	31.8	34.4	26.2	43.4	36.4	37.2	$13,670	$800	$12,870
Southeast Bulloch Middle School	Public	6-8	9124 Brooklet Denmark Rd	Brooklet	30415	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8400	884	62	14.3	82.9%	654 (74.0%)	85 (9.6%)	67 (7.6%)	30 (3.4%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (4.9%)	76.1	124^th of 584 public middle schools	78.8%		75	125^th of 588 public middle schools	78.7%	1	100.0	50.9	43.2	45.6	55.7	53.0	59.6	38.2	57.8	$13,385	$577	$12,808
South Effingham Middle School	Public	6-8	1200 Noel C Conaway Rd	Guyton	31312	Effingham County	Effingham County	No	No	No	No	(912) 728-7500	1,161	84	13.7	41.8%	733 (63.1%)	150 (12.9%)	173 (14.9%)	40 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (5.4%)	86	72^nd of 584 public middle schools	87.7%		88.3	65^th of 588 public middle schools	88.9%	7	100.0	58.1	47.0	57.3	58.4	64.0	73.4	37.9	72.0	$12,550	$317	$12,234
Claxton Middle School	Public	6-8	600 Hendrix St	Claxton	30417	Evans County	Evans County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 739-3646	385	29	13.4	100.0%	113 (29.4%)	140 (36.4%)	105 (27.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.7%)	8.9	561^st of 584 public middle schools	3.9%		10.8	556^th of 588 public middle schools	5.4%	5		8.4	19.5	11.3	5.0	7.8	7.5	7.5	6.6	$15,419	$1,516	$13,903
Snelson-Golden Middle School	Public	6-8	465 Coates Rd	Hinesville	31313	Liberty County	Liberty County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 877-3112	876	58	15.0	100.0%	99 (11.3%)	559 (63.8%)	111 (12.7%)	6 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	9 (1.0%)	88 (10.0%)	25.2	437^th of 584 public middle schools	25.2%		25.2	440^th of 588 public middle schools	25.2%	3	63.6	24.0	27.0	26.4	23.7	23.9	20.8	17.1	20.6	$11,932	$1,147	$10,786

Frequently Asked Questions about Bryan County Middle School

Is Bryan County Middle School a good school?

Bryan County Middle School ranks 283^rd of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bryan County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 430 students attended Bryan County Middle School.

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

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

What is the racial makeup of Bryan County Middle School?

Students at Bryan County Middle School are 66% White, 20% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Bryan County Middle School in?

Bryan County

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