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Berrien Middle School

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Berrien Middle School ranks 203 rd of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

203^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 65% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Berrien Middle School is a public middle school located in Nashville, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 691 students. The school is part of the Berrien County School District, which is ranked 55 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Berrien Middle School consistently outperforms the state and county averages in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 96.2% of Berrien Middle School students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 52.2% in Berrien County and 44.9% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.7 to 14.1 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby Pine Grove Middle (12.5) and Lanier County Middle (13.4). Additionally, Berrien Middle School's spending per student has been consistently higher than the state average, ranging from $7,559 to $8,103 over the past few years.

While Berrien Middle School serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 53.8% to 60.06% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in recent years, the school still maintains strong academic performance. This is in contrast to the nearby Hahira Middle School, which is part of the Lowndes County district and consistently outperforms Berrien Middle School across most academic metrics. Overall, Berrien Middle School is a high-performing middle school that effectively supports student learning and achievement, despite the challenges it may face in serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

673

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,921

Per pupil spending ?

93.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

800 Tifton Hwy
Nashville, GA 31639

(229) 686-2021

District: Berrien County

Students who attend Berrien Middle School usually attend:

High:

Berrien High School

Feeder schools for Berrien Middle School:

Elementary:	Berrien Elementary School
	Berrien Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.3%

African American:

12.3%

Hispanic:

10.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 69th percentile in 2015 → 65th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Georgia median (65th percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (28% vs 20% Georgia)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg43%

Georgia avg40%

203^rd of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to top 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

55^th of 206Berrien 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	60.6	203 of 584	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.1	145 of 588	75.3%	★★★★☆
2023	77.3	113 of 577	80.4%	★★★★☆
2022	75.6	121 of 567	78.7%	★★★★☆
2021	78.1	93 of 542	82.8%	★★★★☆
2019	66.6	166 of 559	70.3%	★★★★☆
2018	72.0	130 of 543	76.1%	★★★★☆
2017	69.6	139 of 539	74.2%	★★★★☆
2016	71.5	126 of 545	76.9%	★★★★☆
2015	63.8	169 of 537	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	62.0	211 of 521	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.7	246 of 527	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.0	172 of 508	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.6	215 of 504	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	44.7	315 of 494	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	41.8	320 of 466	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	52.4	236 of 462	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	59.6	196 of 445	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	71.9	97 of 420	76.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I96%+51 vs state

Science46%+17 vs state

Mathematics45%+4 vs state

Social Studies42%+3 vs state

English Language Arts37%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	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 Algebra I End of Course	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
Berrien Middle School	Public	6-8	800 Tifton Hwy	Nashville	31639	Berrien County	Berrien County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 686-2021	673	50	13.5	93.6%	473 (70.3%)	83 (12.3%)	67 (10.0%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.5%)	60.6	203^rd of 584 public middle schools	65.2%		71.1	145^th of 588 public middle schools	75.3%	58	96.2	32.8	41.4	36.3	36.3	44.6	54.9	46.1	42.2	$11,921	$1,006	$10,915
Cook County Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 N Elm St	Sparks	31647	Cook County	Cook County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 549-5999	640	50	12.8		304 (47.5%)	198 (30.9%)	92 (14.4%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.3%)	52.2	251^st of 584 public middle schools	57.0%		54.9	244^th of 588 public middle schools	58.5%	7	100.0	35.3	28.9	32.9	35.4	42.3	53.4	35.9	33.9	$11,950	$1,225	$10,724
Lanier County Middle School	Public	6-8	52 W Patten Ave	Lakeland	31635	Lanier County	Lanier County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 482-8247	324	20	16.4	100.0%	183 (56.5%)	88 (27.2%)	28 (8.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.5%)	66.7	163^rd of 584 public middle schools	72.1%		61.4	195^th of 588 public middle schools	66.8%	32		47.0	37.6	54.5	40.2	32.7	55.4	60.4	39.6	$12,739	$1,015	$11,724
Hahira Middle School	Public	6-8	101 S Nelson St	Hahira	31632	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 316-8601	843	64	13.1	58.0%	547 (64.9%)	150 (17.8%)	78 (9.3%)	21 (2.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.2%)	95.1	35^th of 584 public middle schools	94.0%		93.2	44^th of 588 public middle schools	92.5%	9	100.0	68.5	62.6	66.2	65.6	67.2	81.2	67.4	73.5	$11,687	$397	$11,290
Pine Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	4159 River Rd	Valdosta	31605	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	No	(229) 219-3234	733	59	12.3	71.5%	331 (45.2%)	234 (31.9%)	101 (13.8%)	13 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (7.2%)	79.1	107^th of 584 public middle schools	81.7%		84.6	80^th of 588 public middle schools	86.4%	27	97.4	48.7	47.4	51.7	53.7	57.2	58.3	50.3	52.1	$12,925	$587	$12,338

Frequently Asked Questions about Berrien Middle School

What high school do graduates of Berrien Middle School attend?

Students who attend Berrien Middle School usually go on to attend Berrien High School

How many students attend Berrien Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 673 students attended Berrien Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Berrien Middle School?

Students at Berrien Middle School are 70% White, 12% African American, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Is Berrien Middle School a good school?

Berrien Middle School ranks 203^rd of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Berrien Middle School in?

Berrien County

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