Summary:
Cuthbert, Georgia, is served by a single middle school, Randolph County Middle School, which educates students in grades 6 through 8 within the Randolph County district.
This school stands out for its remarkable recent improvement. Over the past two years, it has climbed from the 19th percentile in state rankings to the 48th percentile, a jump of 175 positions. Test scores reflect this progress, with 6th grade math proficiency rising from 28.6% to 50%, now exceeding the state average. Similar gains were seen in 8th grade math (12.8% to 33.3%), science (12.8% to 26.2%), and social studies (15.4% to 30.9%). However, challenges remain. While 6th graders outperform the state in math, 7th and 8th graders still lag behind. The most recent English Language Arts (ELA) scores from 2024-2025 were low, particularly in 8th grade where only 7.7% were proficient compared to 39.8% statewide. New ELA results are expected in December and will be crucial to see if the improvement trend extends to this subject.
Despite serving a student body where 100% qualify for free/reduced lunch, the school maintains a notably low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.1%, less than half the state average of 17.7%. This strong attendance, combined with per-student spending of $14,991, suggests a supportive environment. The school's overall trajectory is positive, showing that meaningful academic gains are possible even in high-poverty settings. For parents, this is a school that is clearly on the rise, with strong recent momentum in several subjects, though ELA remains an area to watch closely with the upcoming December data release.
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