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Schley Middle High School

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Schley Middle High School ranks 70 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

70^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 85% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Schley Middle High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in Ellaville, Georgia, with 672 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 14.5. The school is part of the Schley County School District, which is ranked 16th out of 206 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Schley Middle High School consistently outperforms the state average on the Georgia Milestones assessments across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates than the state in Algebra I (70.8% vs. 44.9%), Biology (68.8% vs. 44.2%), and United States History (82.4% vs. 38.6%). The school has also maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 84.4% to 96.4% over the past few years, which are above the state average. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.87% to 58.63% in recent years, the school spends between $7,890 and $8,424 per student, which is lower than the spending levels of the nearby Marion County Middle/High School ($9,063) and Macon County High School ($13,472).

Schley Middle High School's consistent academic performance, high graduation rates, and efficient resource allocation make it a standout in the region. When compared to the nearby schools, such as Marion County Middle/High School, Webster County High School, Macon County High School, and Sumter County High School, Schley Middle High School outperforms them academically, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and United States History. This suggests the school is providing a more rigorous and effective educational experience for its students, despite the socioeconomic challenges it may be facing.

649

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,114

Per pupil spending ?

45.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2131 US Highway 19 S
Ellaville, GA 31806

(229) 937-0560

District: Schley County

Feeder schools for Schley Middle High School:

Elementary:

Schley County Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.7%

African American:

14.3%

Hispanic:

7.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 74th percentile in 2015 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (57% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Georgia high schools

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg57%

Georgia avg41%

Middle school

101^st of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 24% (2015) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

70^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 10 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to top 15% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Georgia High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

16^th of 206Schley 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	80.1	101 of 584	82.7%	★★★★☆
2024	84.4	81 of 588	86.2%	★★★★☆
2023	88.2	60 of 577	89.6%	★★★★☆
2022	82.1	87 of 567	84.7%	★★★★☆
2021	70.7	141 of 542	74.0%	★★★★☆
2019	63.1	180 of 559	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.1	151 of 543	72.2%	★★★★☆
2017	71.9	129 of 539	76.1%	★★★★☆
2016	82.3	74 of 545	86.4%	★★★★☆
2015	69.6	131 of 537	75.6%	★★★★☆
2014	78.7	62 of 521	88.1%	★★★★☆
2013	72.7	122 of 527	76.9%	★★★★☆
2012	78.5	71 of 508	86.0%	★★★★☆
2011	79.6	67 of 504	86.7%	★★★★☆
2010	78.7	69 of 494	86.0%	★★★★☆
2009	76.5	78 of 466	83.3%	★★★★☆
2008	77.4	77 of 462	83.3%	★★★★☆
2007	70.7	107 of 445	76.0%	★★★★☆
2006	79.0	62 of 420	85.2%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	74.3	70 of 452	84.5%	★★★★☆
2024	74.7	71 of 458	84.5%	★★★★☆
2023	69.5	82 of 442	81.4%	★★★★☆
2022	72.0	74 of 429	82.8%	★★★★☆
2021	66.5	77 of 410	81.2%	★★★★☆
2019	54.4	141 of 438	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.1	144 of 428	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	48.2	157 of 420	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	48.0	164 of 426	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	57.9	112 of 435	74.3%	★★★★☆
2014	70.4	74 of 425	82.6%	★★★★☆
2013	70.0	85 of 425	80.0%	★★★★☆
2012	72.9	79 of 396	80.1%	★★★★☆
2011	81.4	44 of 402	89.1%	★★★★☆
2010	86.4	22 of 384	94.3%	★★★★★
2009	84.5	26 of 372	93.0%	★★★★★
2008	78.4	53 of 370	85.7%	★★★★☆
2007	83.9	26 of 358	92.7%	★★★★★
2006	67.7	79 of 335	76.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

United States History82%+44 vs state

Algebra I71%+26 vs state

Biology69%+25 vs state

Social Studies67%+28 vs state

Science55%+26 vs state

Mathematics54%+12 vs state

English Language Arts51%+10 vs state

American Literature and Composition37%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (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 American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History 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
Schley Middle High School	Public	6-12	2131 US Highway 19 S	Ellaville	31806	Schley County	Schley County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 937-0560	649	46	14.1	45.1%	472 (72.7%)	93 (14.3%)	47 (7.2%)	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.7%)	74.3	70^th of 452 public high schools	84.5%		74.7	71^st of 458 public high schools	84.5%	1	37.4	70.8	68.8	82.4	63.6	42.7	48.4	39.0	57.3	62.6	54.9	67.0	$12,114	$463	$11,651
Sumter County High School	Public	9-12	903 South Ga Tech Parkway	Americus	31719	Sumter County	Sumter County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 924-3653	1,037	68	15.3	91.9%	57 (5.5%)	782 (75.4%)	175 (16.9%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.4%)	11.1	414^th of 452 public high schools	8.4%		15.7	394^th of 458 public high schools	14.0%	20	15.1	20.0	14.4	6.0									$14,845	$2,470	$12,375
Macon County High School	Public	9-12	615 Vienna Rd	Montezuma	31063	Macon County	Macon County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 472-8579	333	24	13.8	80.8%	17 (5.1%)	262 (78.7%)	44 (13.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	17.4	374^th of 452 public high schools	17.3%		15.7	392^nd of 458 public high schools	14.4%	18	21.3	13.2	27.6	13.6									$17,267	$1,609	$15,658
Marion County Middle/High School	Public	6-12	1 Eagle Dr	Buena Vista	31803	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 649-7520	687	44	15.5	97.2%	327 (47.6%)	221 (32.2%)	111 (16.2%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.8%)	29.2	305^th of 452 public high schools	32.5%		32.4	282^nd of 458 public high schools	38.4%	23	31.3	21.8	27.4	31.0	31.4	22.2	34.3	33.7	29.3	25.7	27.6	43.8	$12,172	$450	$11,722
Webster County High School	Public	9-12	7168 Washington St	Preston	31824	Webster County	Webster County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 828-3365	58	6	9.2	100.0%	13 (22.4%)	37 (63.8%)	5 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)	8.6	421^st of 452 public high schools	6.9%		12.2	410^th of 458 public high schools	10.5%	11		16.7	6.7										$27,668	$2,330	$25,337

Frequently Asked Questions about Schley Middle High School

What schools feed into Schley Middle High School?

Schley Middle High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Schley County Elementary School

What district is Schley Middle High School in?

Schley County

What is the racial makeup of Schley Middle High School?

Students at Schley Middle High School are 73% White, 14% African American, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Schley Middle High School a good school?

Schley Middle High School ranks 70^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Schley Middle High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 649 students attended Schley Middle High School.

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