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Brantley County Middle School

Q: Is Brantley County Middle School a good school?

Brantley County Middle School ranks 175 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

175^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 70% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Brantley County Middle School is a public middle school located in Nahunta, Georgia, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 498 students. The school has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Brantley County middle schools over the past 10 years, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brantley County Middle School stands out for its strong performance in mathematics, consistently outperforming the state average, particularly in 8th grade where the school's 2024-2025 proficiency rate is 61.9% compared to the state average of 47%. The school also excels in science, with an 8th grade proficiency rate of 55.6% in 2024-2025, significantly higher than the state's 28.8%. However, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are slightly below the state average, and have been decreasing over the past few years, from 46.2% in 2020-2021 to 38.9% in 2024-2025 for 8th grade.

Compared to nearby schools, Brantley County Middle School's performance is generally stronger than Atkinson Elementary School and Nahunta Elementary School, which serve the same district. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Pierce County Middle School, which is in a neighboring district. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, and its student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable, indicating a commitment to investing in its resources and providing personalized attention to its students.

493

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,355

Per pupil spending ?

95.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10990 Highway 82
Nahunta, GA 31553

(912) 462-7092

District: Brantley County

Students who attend Brantley County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Brantley County High School

Feeder schools for Brantley County Middle School:

Elementary:	Hoboken Elementary School
	Nahunta Primary School
	Waynesville Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 74th percentile in 2015 → 70th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (45% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Georgia median (70th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Georgia avg40%

175^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 30%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to top 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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	64.7	175 of 584	70.0%	★★★★☆
2024	68.9	156 of 588	73.5%	★★★★☆
2023	67.8	156 of 577	73.0%	★★★★☆
2022	67.6	159 of 567	72.0%	★★★★☆
2021	70.9	139 of 542	74.4%	★★★★☆
2019	73.0	133 of 559	76.2%	★★★★☆
2018	74.8	120 of 543	77.9%	★★★★☆
2017	68.2	144 of 539	73.3%	★★★★☆
2016	69.4	139 of 545	74.5%	★★★★☆
2015	67.8	142 of 537	73.6%	★★★★☆
2014	67.7	161 of 521	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.4	167 of 527	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	67.4	157 of 508	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	73.1	118 of 504	76.6%	★★★★☆
2010	68.0	148 of 494	70.0%	★★★★☆
2009	63.3	169 of 466	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.3	184 of 462	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	58.4	203 of 445	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	67.4	125 of 420	70.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Science56%+27 vs state

Mathematics49%+5 vs state

Social Studies44%+5 vs state

English Language Arts37%-3 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 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th 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
Brantley County Middle School	Public	7-8	10990 Highway 82	Nahunta	31553	Brantley County	Brantley County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 462-7092	493	37	13.3	95.1%	449 (91.1%)	9 (1.8%)	17 (3.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.2%)	64.7	175^th of 584 public middle schools	70.0%		68.9	156^th of 588 public middle schools	73.5%	19					35.0	38.9				35.4	61.9		55.6	43.9	$13,355	$1,060	$12,295
Nahunta Elementary School	Public	4-6	9110 Main St S	Nahunta	31553	Brantley County	Brantley County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 462-5166	260	20	12.7	100.0%	227 (87.3%)	14 (5.4%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.6%)								(n/a)		37.2	41.3	44.6			59.3	42.5	47.8			58.8			$14,491	$774	$13,717
Atkinson Elementary School	Public	4-6	4327 Highway 110 E	Waynesville	31566	Brantley County	Brantley County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 778-6098	276	20	13.8	100.0%	247 (89.5%)	9 (3.3%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.3%)								(n/a)		43.4	39.5	53.8			51.9	43.2	56.8			60.5			$13,201	$1,085	$12,116
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%)	88.8	60^th of 584 public middle schools	89.7%		82.9	86^th of 588 public middle schools	85.4%	26				57.1	46.7	58.0			60.9	60.7	77.1		73.9	80.0	$12,190	$603	$11,587
Waycross Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Central Ave	Waycross	31501	Ware County	Ware County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 287-2333	606	48	12.6	90.8%	222 (36.6%)	293 (48.3%)	44 (7.3%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.6%)	40.2	339^th of 584 public middle schools	42.0%		40.5	333^rd of 588 public middle schools	43.4%	6	94.1			31.8	29.0	29.5			25.5	29.0	37.7		36.2	28.8	$14,744	$1,364	$13,380

Frequently Asked Questions about Brantley County Middle School

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

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

How many students attend Brantley County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 493 students attended Brantley County Middle School.

Is Brantley County Middle School a good school?

Brantley County Middle School ranks 175^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Brantley County Middle School?

Students at Brantley County Middle School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is Brantley County Middle School in?

Brantley County

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