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Atkinson County Middle School

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Atkinson County Middle School ranks 202 nd of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

202^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 65% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Atkinson County Middle School is a public middle school in Pearson, Georgia, serving 336 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Atkinson County School District, which is ranked 78 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Atkinson County Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on the Milestones Assessment, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that exceed the state's. The school also has a relatively high spending per student at $8,547, compared to nearby Clinch County Middle School ($9,737) and Coffee Middle School ($8,404). Additionally, Atkinson County Middle School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.3, compared to 15.2 at Clinch County Middle School and 14.9 at Coffee Middle School.

Despite the school's academic strengths, it faces socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 85.71% to 88.4% in recent years. While the school outperforms the state in many areas, there are some subjects, such as 8th grade Science, where the school's proficiency rates lag behind the state average. Overall, Atkinson County Middle School appears to be a relatively strong-performing school within its district, utilizing its resources effectively to support student learning despite the challenges faced by the community.

336

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,099

Per pupil spending ?

85.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

145 Rebel Ln
Pearson, GA 31642

(912) 422-3267

District: Atkinson County

Students who attend Atkinson County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Atkinson County High School

Feeder schools for Atkinson County Middle School:

Elementary:	Pearson Elementary School
	Willacoochee Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

42.6%

White:

42.0%

African American:

13.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 44th percentile in 2015 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Georgia median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

!Science scores 12 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg42%

Georgia avg40%

202^nd of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 22 pts since 2015

From bottom 44% (2015) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

78^th of 206Atkinson County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	60.7	202 of 584	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.3	184 of 588	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.3	233 of 577	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.9	211 of 567	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.3	263 of 542	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.6	266 of 559	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.0	264 of 543	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.6	214 of 539	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.5	298 of 545	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.5	303 of 537	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	48.4	327 of 521	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.7	348 of 527	34.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics48%+7 vs state

English Language Arts46%+5 vs state

Social Studies36%~ state avg

Science16%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Atkinson County Middle School	Public	6-8	145 Rebel Ln	Pearson	31642	Atkinson County	Atkinson County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 422-3267	336	25	13.6	85.7%	141 (42.0%)	44 (13.1%)	143 (42.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	60.7	202^nd of 584 public middle schools	65.4%		64.3	184^th of 588 public middle schools	68.7%	18	46.4	47.4	43.5	38.4	48.5	58.3	16.5	36.5	$11,099	$1,065	$10,034
Coffee Middle School	Public	6-8	901 Connector 206 N	Douglas	31533	Coffee County	Coffee County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 720-1011	1,591	110	14.4	100.0%	689 (43.3%)	463 (29.1%)	365 (22.9%)	8 (0.5%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (3.9%)	35.4	372^nd of 584 public middle schools	36.3%		41.6	322^nd of 588 public middle schools	45.2%	50	32.2	25.6	27.2	28.2	24.8	33.3	32.1	23.4	$11,420	$1,025	$10,395
Clinch County Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Panther Way	Homerville	31634	Clinch County	Clinch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 487-5385	282	17	16.6	100.0%	148 (52.5%)	100 (35.5%)	11 (3.9%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.7%)	28.2	420^th of 584 public middle schools	28.1%		43	318^th of 588 public middle schools	45.9%	102	31.3	24.1	21.5	22.5	35.6	29.0	15.0	21.5	$12,612	$1,057	$11,555

Frequently Asked Questions about Atkinson County Middle School

Is Atkinson County Middle School a good school?

Atkinson County Middle School ranks 202^nd of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Atkinson County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Atkinson County Middle School usually go on to attend Atkinson County High School

How many students attend Atkinson County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 336 students attended Atkinson County Middle School.

What district is Atkinson County Middle School in?

Atkinson County

What is the racial makeup of Atkinson County Middle School?

Students at Atkinson County Middle School are 43% Hispanic, 42% White, 13% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 8, 2026

2017–18 through 2023–24 dropout ratesJan 7, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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