Middle Schools in Tift County

Tift County, Georgia is home to two middle schools: Eighth Street Middle School and Northeast Middle School. Based on the available data, Eighth Street Middle School appears to be the standout performer in the Tift County middle school system.

Eighth Street Middle School consistently ranks higher than Northeast Middle School in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, with a 3-star rating compared to Northeast's 2-star rating. Additionally, Eighth Street Middle School outperforms the Tift County and Georgia averages on the majority of Milestones Assessment test scores, particularly in Algebra I, 8th grade Math, and 8th grade Science.

While both schools serve predominantly economically disadvantaged student populations, with free/reduced lunch rates over 90%, Eighth Street Middle School has a slightly lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients and a higher student-teacher ratio, suggesting more resources per student. These factors may contribute to the school's stronger academic performance compared to Northeast Middle School.