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Bacon County Middle School

Q: Is Bacon County Middle School a good school?

Bacon County Middle School ranks 178 th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

178^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 69% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Bacon County Middle School in Alma, GA, serves 462 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Bacon County district, which ranks in the 86th percentile statewide. The school has climbed from the 47th to the 69th percentile in state rankings over the past decade, and it maintains a favorable 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. However, 92% of students now qualify for free or reduced lunch—up sharply from 76% the prior year—and per-student spending sits at about $12,954.

The school's biggest strength is science: 36.3% of 8th graders scored proficient in 2025-2026, beating the state average by 6.6 points, and the school has outperformed the state in science for three straight years. Social studies is also a bright spot, with 46.6% proficient versus the state's 40.2%. Math results are mixed: 6th and 7th graders slightly exceed state averages, but 8th grade math (43.5%) trails the state by 2.8 points—a notable drop from the prior year when 8th graders beat the state by 13.3 points. Female students rank in the 73rd percentile statewide versus 60th for males, suggesting a gender gap in engagement.

The most pressing concern is chronic absenteeism, which rose to 28.1% in 2025-2026—more than 10 points above the state average and over four times higher than nearby Pierce County Middle School's 6.6%. That neighboring school, serving a similar socioeconomic population (88% free/reduced lunch), has surged to the 94th percentile, with 94% of 8th graders proficient in math versus Bacon County's 43.5%. Against Appling County Middle School, Bacon County holds its own in 6th grade math but trails in 7th and 8th grade. Given the strong link between attendance and achievement, reducing chronic absenteeism appears to be the highest-leverage step the school can take to close these gaps.

462

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,954

Per pupil spending ?

92%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1188 US Highway 1 S
Alma, GA 31510

(912) 632-4662

District: Bacon County

Students who attend Bacon County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Bacon County High School

Feeder schools for Bacon County Middle School:

Elementary:	Bacon County Elementary School
	Bacon County Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.7%

African American:

19.9%

Hispanic:

15.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 79th percentile in 2024 → 69th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Georgia median (69th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (28% vs 18% Georgia)

!Ranking has slipped from its 79th-percentile peak (2024) to 69th (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg43%

Georgia avg40%

178^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to top 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

30^th of 202Bacon 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
2026	63.9	178 of 578	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.7	166 of 585	71.6%	★★★★☆
2024	75.6	121 of 578	79.1%	★★★★☆
2023	70.7	145 of 569	74.5%	★★★★☆
2022	60.5	193 of 558	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.9	203 of 542	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.2	226 of 559	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.6	288 of 543	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.0	250 of 539	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.4	217 of 545	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	54.2	219 of 537	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	67.0	173 of 521	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.4	196 of 527	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.3	235 of 508	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.3	200 of 504	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.2	250 of 494	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	59.8	200 of 466	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.5	182 of 462	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	52.6	241 of 445	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	68.3	119 of 420	71.7%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	42.9	237 of 480	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.3	220 of 494	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.7	145 of 489	70.3%	★★★★☆
2023	47.9	229 of 485	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	35.2	294 of 482	39.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	69.1	149 of 550	72.9%	★★★★☆
2025	74.6	114 of 567	79.9%	★★★★☆
2024	84.3	71 of 558	87.3%	★★★★☆
2023	68.4	143 of 553	74.1%	★★★★☆
2022	62.3	181 of 544	66.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	46.6	175 of 374	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.8	135 of 400	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.8	151 of 381	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.0	111 of 380	70.8%	★★★★☆
2022	39.3	219 of 367	40.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	218 of 550	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.2	229 of 569	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.7	175 of 561	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.9	146 of 559	73.9%	★★★★☆
2022	56.1	214 of 553	61.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	47.4	191 of 425	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.5	135 of 442	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.6	145 of 437	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.1	71 of 429	83.4%	★★★★☆
2022	51.3	160 of 431	62.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.1	196 of 404	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.8	170 of 415	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.2	112 of 417	73.1%	★★★★☆
2023	65.8	125 of 429	70.9%	★★★★☆
2022	56.4	171 of 425	59.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)73rd percentile+4 vs school

Male (2026)60th percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2026)55th percentile-14 vs school

Hispanic (2026)53rd percentile-16 vs school

White (2026)51st percentile-18 vs school

African American (2026)51st percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies47%+6 vs state

Mathematics45%~ state avg

Science36%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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
Bacon County Middle School	Public	6-8	1188 US Highway 1 S	Alma	31510	Bacon County	Bacon County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 632-4662	462	36	12.8	92.0%	271 (58.7%)	92 (19.9%)	71 (15.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.8%)	63.9	178^th of 578 public middle schools	69.2%		65.7	166^th of 585 public middle schools	71.6%	12	46.8	43.3	43.5	36.3	46.6	$12,954	$928	$12,026
Appling County Middle School	Public	6-8	2997 Blackshear Hwy	Baxley	31513	Appling County	Appling County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 367-8630	759	64	11.8	100.0%	406 (53.5%)	155 (20.4%)	171 (22.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.8%)	78.9	104^th of 578 public middle schools	82.0%		64	181^st of 585 public middle schools	69.1%	77	49.1	52.9	57.4	46.3	54.5	$13,150	$1,212	$11,938
Pierce County Middle School	Public	6-8	5216 County Farm Rd	Blackshear	31516	Pierce County	Pierce County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 449-2077	825	59	14.0	88.0%	627 (76.0%)	68 (8.2%)	81 (9.8%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.2%)	91.9	34^th of 578 public middle schools	94.1%		88.8	60^th of 585 public middle schools	89.7%	26	73.0	56.0	69.3	69.6	66.6	$12,190	$603	$11,587

Frequently Asked Questions about Bacon County Middle School

Is Bacon County Middle School a good school?

Bacon County Middle School ranks 178^th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bacon County Middle School?

Students at Bacon County Middle School are 59% White, 20% African American, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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

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

What district is Bacon County Middle School in?

Bacon County

How many students attend Bacon County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 462 students attended Bacon County Middle School.

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2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

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