Middle Schools in Telfair County

Telfair County, Georgia is home to a single middle school, Telfair County Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has been a concern, with declining proficiency rates on the state's Milestones Assessment and a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between 276 and 314 out of 577-588 Georgia middle schools over the past three school years.

Telfair County Middle School faces significant challenges, including a high percentage of students (85.96%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. Despite these socioeconomic factors, the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is lower, suggesting that resource allocation and utilization may be an area for improvement.

The data shows a concerning trend of declining academic performance at Telfair County Middle School, with proficiency rates on the Milestones Assessment dropping across multiple grade levels and subject areas over the past two school years. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in effectively educating its students and meeting state standards, and that targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the root causes of the school's struggles and improve student outcomes.