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Bennett's Mill Middle School

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Bennett's Mill Middle School ranks 152 nd of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

152^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 74% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Bennett's Mill Middle School is a public middle school located in Fayette County, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 877 students. The school consistently performs above the state and county averages in various academic assessments, with a focus on supporting students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

One of the key factors that sets Bennett's Mill Middle School apart is its strong academic performance. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 90.5% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 74.5% in Fayette County and 44.9% in Georgia. Additionally, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, ranging from 12.7 in 2023-2024 to 14.1 in 2021-2022, suggesting a more favorable learning environment for students.

While Bennett's Mill Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.09% in 2022-2023 to 64.08% in 2023-2024, the school is still able to achieve strong academic results, suggesting effective support for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to other middle schools in the Fayette County district, Bennett's Mill Middle School generally performs better academically, with higher proficiency rates in core subjects.

876

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,986

Per pupil spending ?

63.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

210 Lester Rd
Fayetteville, GA 30215

(770) 716-3982

District: Fayette County

Students who attend Bennett's Mill Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fayette County High School

Feeder schools for Bennett's Mill Middle School:

Elementary:	Fayetteville Elementary School
	Spring Hill Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

57.0%

Hispanic:

16.0%

White:

13.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 69th percentile in 2015 → 74th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (49% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Georgia median (74th percentile)

Worth a look

!Near the bottom of Fayette County's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school49%

District avg68%

Georgia avg41%

152^nd of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 26%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to top 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

5^th of 5Middle Schools in the Fayette County

10^th of 206Fayette 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	69.4	152 of 584	74.0%	★★★★☆
2024	76.4	120 of 588	79.6%	★★★★☆
2023	77.5	111 of 577	80.8%	★★★★☆
2022	66.6	164 of 567	71.1%	★★★★☆
2021	58.9	197 of 542	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.1	140 of 559	75.0%	★★★★☆
2018	64.9	163 of 543	70.0%	★★★★☆
2017	60.8	185 of 539	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.8	158 of 545	71.0%	★★★★☆
2015	64.0	167 of 537	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	70.1	137 of 521	73.7%	★★★★☆
2013	82.5	37 of 527	93.0%	★★★★★
2012	80.9	46 of 508	90.9%	★★★★★
2011	82.4	46 of 504	90.9%	★★★★★
2010	84.9	30 of 494	93.9%	★★★★★
2009	88.4	13 of 466	97.2%	★★★★★
2008	89.6	13 of 462	97.2%	★★★★★

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I90%+46 vs state

Social Studies49%+10 vs state

English Language Arts49%+8 vs state

Mathematics46%+5 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, July 26, 2019

No opportunities. Other middle schools in the Fayette county School district have have creative learning. Leave a message with the office, don't expect a reply. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, January 29, 2018

I was worried about my child coming to this school. I heard negative things but after my child began school, I have been nothing but impressed. The administration and teachers are amazing!! They really communicate well with the parents. My child comes home happy and excited to tell me about her day. She loves her teachers and get along well with others. I love their Drama program as well... TOP NOTCH!! The principal, vice principal and teachers here put their heart and soul in these kids. Check out this school a you will be amazed. To the parent who posted negative comment in 2016. I believe Mr Broadhead definitely turned it around. My child doesn't do well in a non controlled environment and I can say this school is five stars and plus!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, May 19, 2016

We gave this school a year. There are way to many distractions. Same troubled kids acting out day in and day out. Tired of hearing excusses from staff (i.e. "In connections classes the kids don't listen, because they are done with school for the day" , or from the Assistant Principal, " It's the end of the year, their too excited to respect other peers." Most of the kids have no respect for their peers. The bathrooms especially in PE have clogged toilets and boys piss all over .. need I go on?
Procedures put in place are not followed. Coaches can punish a child, telling him for "snitching" is made to do 5 push ups along side with the boy that got int trouble. Halls unsafe because its a free for all. Lower and higher lockers our out at the same time and no hall monitoring in place. But if your child is in enrichment classes, by all means send them, the are in a healthy bubble. If not, be sure your child takes self defense lessons. Been to a PTO meeting, there were only "16" parnets ( school has over 1,000 students) Parents of these children are not engaged with their kids educations and these problems will only get worst if kids at these ages are not taught how to be respectful. This used to be an awesome neighbor school. It's not anymore. Dr.Broadhead, this is his first year as principle, he's trying. I wish him the best. Close Quote

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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
Bennett's Mill Middle School	Public	6-8	210 Lester Rd	Fayetteville	30215	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 716-3982	876	64	13.6	63.5%	121 (13.8%)	499 (57.0%)	140 (16.0%)	48 (5.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (7.4%)	69.4	152^nd of 584 public middle schools	74.0%		76.4	120^th of 588 public middle schools	79.6%	32	90.5	45.4	50.3	50.0	30.3	51.0	56.6		49.3	$13,986	$605	$13,381
Utopian Academy for the Arts Trilith	Public, Charter	6-8	255 Veterans Parkway	Fayetteville	30214	Fayette County	State Specialty Schools I- Utopian Academy for the Arts Tril	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(470) 500-1937	147	10	14.7	53.7%	1 (0.7%)	122 (83.0%)	15 (10.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.4%)	40.8	332^nd of 584 public middle schools	43.2%					(n/a)		25.0	44.6		30.0	25.3				$17,457	$147	$17,309
J.C. Booth Middle School	Public	6-8	250 Stagecoach Road	Peachtree City	30269	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 631-3240	1,115	71	15.8	24.5%	565 (50.7%)	109 (9.8%)	190 (17.0%)	177 (15.9%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (6.2%)	96	23^rd of 584 public middle schools	96.1%		96.8	20^th of 588 public middle schools	96.6%	3	100.0	68.9	70.7	66.9	66.5	77.8	79.0		75.7	$12,453	$218	$12,235
Whitewater Middle School	Public	6-8	1533 Highway 85 S	Fayetteville	30215	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 460-3450	874	65	13.5	23.9%	465 (53.2%)	204 (23.3%)	99 (11.3%)	30 (3.4%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (8.1%)	95.2	30^th of 584 public middle schools	94.9%		95.1	32^nd of 588 public middle schools	94.6%	2	99.2	59.2	71.9	69.1	66.4	75.8	83.1		74.8	$14,608	$288	$14,320
Flat Rock Middle School	Public	6-8	325 Jenkins Rd	Tyrone	30290	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 969-2830	800	63	12.6	49.3%	120 (15.0%)	458 (57.3%)	144 (18.0%)	30 (3.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.8%)	86.1	71^st of 584 public middle schools	87.8%		86.5	72^nd of 588 public middle schools	87.8%	1	96.2	58.9	59.2	59.9	56.7	51.4	62.9		63.3	$15,476	$535	$14,941
Rising Starr Middle School	Public	6-8	183 Panther Path	Fayetteville	30215	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	No	(770) 486-2721	931	63	14.7	14.9%	634 (68.1%)	84 (9.0%)	100 (10.7%)	63 (6.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.3%)	97.9	12^th of 584 public middle schools	97.9%		98.1	12^th of 588 public middle schools	98.0%		97.7	71.1	75.3	79.4	70.1	77.2	87.8		86.2	$13,667	$347	$13,321
Pointe South Middle School	Public	6-8	8495 Thomas Rd	Jonesboro	30238	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 473-2890	693	53	13.0	100.0%	6 (0.9%)	514 (74.2%)	147 (21.2%)	8 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (2.3%)	15.9	505^th of 584 public middle schools	13.5%		17.3	497^th of 588 public middle schools	15.5%	8	61.8	16.5	19.5	17.7	7.2	15.6	24.9	14.3	16.5	$15,595	$1,565	$14,030
Blake Bass Middle School	Public	6-8	500 Shaw Road	Sharpsburg	30277	Coweta County	Coweta County	No	No	No	No	(770) 254-2600	887	53	16.6	30.3%	611 (68.9%)	100 (11.3%)	113 (12.7%)	15 (1.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.2%)	91.2	52^nd of 584 public middle schools	91.1%		85.7	77^th of 588 public middle schools	86.9%	25		63.3	62.6	55.3	69.5	61.3	69.1	63.5	63.5	$11,627	$319	$11,308
Eddie White Middle School	Public	6-8	11808 Panhandle Rd	Hampton	30228	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 472-2441	1,364	82	16.6	100.0%	18 (1.3%)	1,081 (79.3%)	195 (14.3%)	15 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	50 (3.7%)	22.9	449^th of 584 public middle schools	23.1%		16.4	508^th of 588 public middle schools	13.6%	59	89.8	19.1	20.8	24.7	12.6	13.7	31.9	21.9	24.1	$13,790	$1,580	$12,209
Kendrick Middle School	Public	6-8	7971 Kendrick Rd	Jonesboro	30238	Clayton County	Clayton County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 472-8400	619	47	13.1	100.0%	4 (0.6%)	419 (67.7%)	181 (29.2%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	17.2	491^st of 584 public middle schools	15.9%		17.2	499^th of 588 public middle schools	15.1%	8		21.3	21.2	18.5	15.1	14.4	17.1	19.5	9.4	$17,281	$1,767	$15,514

Frequently Asked Questions about Bennett's Mill Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Bennett's Mill Middle School?

Students at Bennett's Mill Middle School are 57% African American, 16% Hispanic, 14% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Bennett's Mill Middle School attend?

Students who attend Bennett's Mill Middle School usually go on to attend Fayette County High School

Is Bennett's Mill Middle School a good school?

Bennett's Mill Middle School ranks 152^nd of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bennett's Mill Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 876 students attended Bennett's Mill Middle School.

What district is Bennett's Mill Middle School in?

Fayette County

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