Middle Schools in Greene County

Anita White Carson Middle School is the sole middle school in Greene County, serving grades 5 through 8 in Greensboro, GA, with 388 students and a 100% free/reduced lunch population.

This school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Georgia middle schools, holding a 1-star rating and an 11th percentile statewide rank for 2025-2026. Despite spending a substantial $20,494 per student and maintaining a favorable 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio, proficiency rates lag far behind state averages across nearly every subject. The most recent testing shows 8th grade proficiency at just 7.9% in science and 9.1% in social studies, compared to state averages of 29.7% and 40.2%, respectively. Math proficiency also declines sharply with grade level, dropping from 23.3% in 6th grade to 13.0% in 7th and 14.8% in 8th grade. The largest disparity appears in 8th grade social studies, where the school's rate is less than a quarter of the district's 41.1% proficiency. Notably, the district itself ranks in the 51st percentile statewide, suggesting the middle school is a relative weak point within an otherwise mid-performing district.

There are some encouraging signs. Chronic absenteeism stands at 10.4%, well below both the district (12.1%) and state (17.7%) averages, indicating strong student engagement despite high poverty levels. Additionally, 5th graders in 2024-2025 performed comparatively better, with 40% proficiency in ELA and 36.8% in math, approaching state averages. However, year-over-year trends are concerning: 8th grade science proficiency plummeted from 17.6% to 7.9%, and 7th and 8th grade math both declined. The school's exclusive high-poverty population provides essential context for these outcomes, and while resources are clearly allocated, the persistent gaps—particularly in upper grades and social studies—suggest that additional targeted support may be needed to help students overcome socioeconomic barriers and reverse the downward trajectory in later middle school years.