Middle Schools in Worth County

Worth County Middle School is the sole middle school in Worth County, serving grades 6 through 8 with 661 students in a rural Georgia community where 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school stands out for its exceptional mathematics performance, particularly in Algebra I. In 2025-2026, 96.3% of students scored proficient or better on the Algebra I End of Course exam—more than double the district average of 42% and nearly double the state average of 48.1%. The prior year, the school achieved a perfect 100% proficiency rate on this exam. Eighth-grade mathematics is also a strength, with 57.4% proficiency compared to 46.3% statewide. The school has climbed steadily in state rankings, moving from the 37th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 56th percentile in 2025-2026—a jump of 118 positions. It consistently outperforms its district across nearly every subject, suggesting strong school-level leadership and instructional practices.

However, challenges remain. Social studies proficiency sits at just 26.3%, which is 13.9 points below the state average, and 7th-grade mathematics (34% proficient) trails the state by 8 points. Chronic absenteeism is a concern, with 24.4% of students chronically absent compared to 17.7% statewide. The school spends $12,149 per student with a favorable 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Notably, this high-poverty school achieves above-state-average results in 8th-grade math and exceptional Algebra I outcomes, demonstrating that economic disadvantage does not preclude academic success. English Language Arts scores for 2025-2026 are not yet available—they will be released in December—so the full picture of the school's improvement trajectory remains incomplete until then.