Middle Schools in Atkinson County

Atkinson County Middle School is the sole middle school serving grades 6-8 in Atkinson County, a rural district in Pearson, Georgia, with 336 students enrolled.

This school stands out for its consistent strength in mathematics, where it beats the state average in every grade level for both reported years. In 2025-2026, 8th graders posted a 61.5% proficiency rate—a full 15.2 points above the state—while 6th and 7th graders also led by 2.5 and 6.6 points, respectively. The school also showed dramatic improvement in social studies, jumping from 36.5% proficiency (2.3 points below the state) to 52.1% (11.9 points above) in one year. Science scores, while still slightly below the state average, improved by nearly 13 points. English Language Arts results from the prior year were also strong, with all grades outperforming state averages by 3.7 to 6.7 points. Serving a student body where nearly 86% qualify for free or reduced lunch, the school’s academic results are particularly notable. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 17.2% is right at the state average, and with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio and $11,099 in per-student spending, resources appear well-utilized.

The school’s state ranking has climbed from 202nd to 158th, earning its first 4-star rating. A clear pattern emerges in math: proficiency rises with each grade level, suggesting students build skills progressively. Since this is the district’s only middle school, its performance directly defines the district’s 74th-percentile ranking. Overall, Atkinson County Middle School is a high-poverty school on an upward trajectory, demonstrating that strong outcomes are achievable regardless of socioeconomic challenges.