Middle Schools in Jasper County

Jasper County Middle School is the sole middle school in Jasper County, serving grades 6 through 8 in Monticello, GA, with an enrollment of 647 students and a 2-star state rating.

This school stands out for its exceptional Algebra I performance, with a 96.3% proficiency rate on the End of Course exam—more than double the state average of 48.1% and nearly four times the district average of 26.1%. This remarkable result, consistent from the prior year (96.0%), likely reflects a targeted group of advanced 8th graders taking the course, as the school's general 8th grade math proficiency (42.4%) sits slightly below the state average (46.3%). The school also posted a dramatic 9.5-point improvement in 8th grade Social Studies, jumping from 30.6% to 40.1% proficiency, now essentially matching the state average (40.2%). However, challenges remain: 8th grade Science proficiency is just 15.1%, a 14.6-point gap below the state and a decline from the prior year's 18.5%. Other math scores are mixed, with 6th grade (26.1%) and 7th grade (32.2%) both trailing state averages, though 7th grade improved by 3.6 points.

Despite serving a high-poverty population (91.5% free/reduced lunch), the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 17.0% is actually below the state average of 17.7%, suggesting strong attendance interventions. The school's state ranking improved from the 38th to 44th percentile this year, even with mixed subject results. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1 and per-student spending of $13,415, the school shows pockets of excellence—particularly in Algebra I and Social Studies—but Science stands out as a critical area needing attention. The upcoming ELA scores, expected in December, will provide a fuller picture of the school's academic health.