Middle Schools in Clarke County

The Clarke County school district in Georgia is home to 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8. These schools include Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School, Clarke Middle School, Hilsman Middle School, and Coile Middle School.

Among these schools, Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School and Clarke Middle School stand out as top performers. Burney-Harris-Lyons consistently ranks in the top 50% of Georgia middle schools and has a 3-star rating, significantly outperforming the Clarke County and state averages in Milestones Assessment proficiency, particularly in Algebra I. Clarke Middle School also ranks in the top 50% and outperforms the district and state in several subjects. Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, indicating a focus on personalized instruction.

In contrast, the other two middle schools, Hilsman Middle School and Coile Middle School, lag behind in academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. The district faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with all schools having high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these disparities and ensuring equitable distribution of resources could be key to improving outcomes across the Clarke County middle school system.