Summary:
Homerville, Georgia, is served by a single middle school option, Clinch County Middle School, which educates students in grades 6 through 8 within the Clinch County school district.
For families considering this school, the most encouraging data point is its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 7.1%, which is less than half the state average of 17.7%. This is particularly noteworthy given that 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced lunch, a demographic often associated with higher absenteeism. Academically, the school shows a clear bright spot in 7th grade mathematics, where proficiency rates (37.9%) trail the state average by only about 4 points, a much smaller gap than in other subjects. The school also demonstrated strong year-over-year improvement in 8th grade social studies, jumping from 21.5% to 29.1% proficiency. However, significant challenges remain. The weakest area is 8th grade science, with just 13.9% of students proficient, a gap of nearly 16 points below the state. In mathematics, 6th and 8th graders face gaps of roughly 17 points compared to the state average. The most recent English Language Arts (ELA) data from the 2024-2025 school year shows a concerning trend, with proficiency declining from 31.3% in 6th grade to 21.5% in 8th grade, suggesting skills may be eroding as students advance.
Overall, Clinch County Middle School has shown positive momentum, improving its state ranking from the 28th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 33rd percentile in 2025-2026. The school spends a robust $12,612 per student with a reasonable student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1, yet outcomes remain below state averages across all subjects. This suggests that how resources are allocated, rather than the amount spent, may be the key to future improvement. For parents, the school offers a stable, well-attended environment, but they should be prepared to seek additional support in science and upper-grade mathematics and ELA.
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