Middle Schools in Long County

Long County Middle School is the sole middle school in Long County, serving grades 6 through 8 with about 1,007 students in the rural Ludowici area, where nearly 78% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The school has shown steady improvement, climbing from the 36th percentile in state rankings in 2023-2024 to the 50th percentile in 2025-2026. Its standout achievement is Algebra I, where 90.3% of students are proficient—nearly double the state average of 48.1% and a 9-point jump from the prior year. This exceptional performance contrasts sharply with grade-level math, where proficiency ranges from 26.8% (7th grade) to 38.3% (8th grade), all trailing the state by 8 to 15 points. The school also exceeds the state in 8th-grade science (35.7% vs. 29.7%) and is close to the state average in social studies (36.7% vs. 40.2%). Year-over-year gains are notable: 6th-grade math improved by nearly 11 points, social studies by 4.6 points, and science by 3.9 points.

For parents, this school offers a strong advanced math pathway and improving overall performance despite high poverty levels and a modest per-student spend of $9,561. The student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1 is relatively high, and chronic absenteeism (17.8%) sits right at the state average. The main concern is grade-level math, which remains the weakest subject area, though the significant 6th-grade improvement suggests interventions are working. With its rising state rank and standout Algebra I results, Long County Middle School is a school on an upward trajectory, particularly for students ready for advanced coursework. Note that ELA scores for 2025-2026 are not yet available and will be released in December.