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Stallings Island Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

44^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 92% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Stallings Island Middle School in Martinez, GA, serves 729 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the highly-rated Columbia County district, ranking in the top 8% of Georgia middle schools with a 5-star rating.

This school's standout strength is mathematics. In 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, proficiency rates range from 72.5% to 78.6%—roughly 30-37 percentage points above state averages. The Algebra I End of Course results are even more impressive, with 78.9% of students scoring proficient or above, compared to 48.1% statewide. This means your child will likely be well-prepared for advanced math coursework. The school also excels in 8th grade Social Studies (75.3% proficiency vs. 40.2% statewide) and offers high school-level Physical Science, where 75.7% of students succeed. Beyond academics, Stallings Island has an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.7%—less than half the state average—and ranks in the top 3% of Georgia schools for supporting special education students. The school achieves these results while spending less per student ($11,286) than nearby Lakeside Middle School ($14,410) and Riverside Middle School ($12,146).

Compared to nearby schools, Stallings Island is a consistent performer. While Greenbrier Middle School edges it out in Algebra I (90.4% vs. 78.9%) and Riverside Middle School posts slightly higher 6th grade math scores, Stallings Island matches or exceeds both in 8th grade Social Studies and maintains strong results across all subjects year after year. The contrast with schools in the nearby Richmond County district is stark—schools like W.S. Hornsby Middle School and Murphey Middle School show proficiency rates 60-70 points lower in math. For parents seeking a school with proven, sustained excellence, strong attendance culture, and effective support for all learners, Stallings Island is an outstanding choice.

729

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,286

Per pupil spending ?

24.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3830 Blackstone Camp Rd
Martinez, GA 30907

(706) 447-2106

District: Columbia County

Students who attend Stallings Island Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lakeside High School

Feeder schools for Stallings Island Middle School:

Elementary:

Stevens Creek Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.3%

Asian:

16.3%

African American:

11.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (76% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Georgia middle schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school76%

District avg59%

Georgia avg44%

44^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 8%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 8Middle Schools in the Columbia County

17^th of 202Columbia 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	89.9	44 of 578	92.4%	★★★★★
2025	95.9	26 of 585	95.6%	★★★★★
2024	96.3	23 of 578	96.0%	★★★★★
2023	97.0	20 of 569	96.5%	★★★★★
2022	96.2	26 of 558	95.3%	★★★★★
2021	98.0	12 of 542	97.8%	★★★★★
2019	91.5	40 of 559	92.8%	★★★★★
2018	86.1	62 of 543	88.6%	★★★★☆
2017	91.3	45 of 539	91.7%	★★★★★
2016	94.8	20 of 545	96.3%	★★★★★
2015	94.9	23 of 537	95.7%	★★★★★
2014	84.0	22 of 521	95.8%	★★★★★
2013	85.8	9 of 527	98.3%	★★★★★
2012	86.4	6 of 508	98.8%	★★★★★
2011	86.7	11 of 504	97.8%	★★★★★
2010	86.5	20 of 494	96.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	70.4	101 of 480	79.0%	★★★★☆
2025	87.2	48 of 494	90.3%	★★★★★
2024	76.9	76 of 489	84.5%	★★★★☆
2023	77.2	78 of 485	83.9%	★★★★☆
2022	73.9	86 of 482	82.2%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	73.9	24 of 89	73.0%	★★★★☆
2025	71.9	30 of 92	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.3	15 of 90	83.3%	★★★★☆
2023	85.4	5 of 95	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	85.7	3 of 89	96.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	85.5	60 of 550	89.1%	★★★★☆
2025	92.8	28 of 567	95.1%	★★★★★
2024	91.7	31 of 558	94.4%	★★★★★
2023	92.4	33 of 553	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	91.7	35 of 544	93.6%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	75.5	72 of 374	80.7%	★★★★☆
2025	87.6	30 of 400	92.5%	★★★★★
2024	81.4	49 of 381	87.1%	★★★★☆
2023	99.0	3 of 380	99.2%	★★★★★
2022	80.7	46 of 367	87.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	91.3	30 of 550	94.5%	★★★★★
2025	90.0	42 of 569	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	89.9	39 of 561	93.0%	★★★★★
2023	93.5	31 of 559	94.5%	★★★★★
2022	91.4	39 of 553	92.9%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	83.9	20 of 136	85.3%	★★★★☆
2023	63.3	52 of 163	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	90.9	5 of 145	96.6%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	97.1	12 of 425	97.2%	★★★★★
2025	96.7	9 of 442	98.0%	★★★★★
2024	75.1	63 of 437	85.6%	★★★★☆
2023	76.1	57 of 429	86.7%	★★★★☆
2022	86.6	32 of 431	92.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	86.7	30 of 404	92.6%	★★★★★
2025	83.2	55 of 415	86.7%	★★★★☆
2024	83.4	55 of 417	86.8%	★★★★☆
2023	83.2	49 of 429	88.6%	★★★★☆
2022	84.3	52 of 425	87.8%	★★★★☆

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)

Special Education (2026)97th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)95th percentile~ school

White (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)89th percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)85th percentile-7 vs school

Hispanic (2026)81st percentile-12 vs school

African American (2026)79th percentile-13 vs school

Asian (2026)73rd percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I79%+31 vs state

HS Physical Science76%+15 vs state

Mathematics75%+32 vs state

Social Studies75%+35 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, December 7, 2011

This has been a wonderful experience for my son and my niece. One is in gifted classes and the other is in IEP. All the teachers and principal really care. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Love the school, teachers & students. Very few behavioral issues and majority of kids excelling! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Milestones Assessment Science (2026)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (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 Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	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	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stallings Island Middle School	Public	6-8	3830 Blackstone Camp Rd	Martinez	30907	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 447-2106	729	44	16.6	24.7%	418 (57.3%)	84 (11.5%)	60 (8.2%)	119 (16.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (6.0%)	89.9	44^th of 578 public middle schools	92.4%		95.9	26^th of 585 public middle schools	95.6%	18	78.9		74.9	78.6	72.5		75.3	75.7	$11,286	$138	$11,148
Lakeside Middle School	Public	6-8	527 Blue Ridge Dr	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 855-6900	498	39	12.7	58.8%	235 (47.2%)	113 (22.7%)	67 (13.5%)	32 (6.4%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	44 (8.8%)	67.6	162^nd of 578 public middle schools	72.0%		76.7	122^nd of 585 public middle schools	79.1%	40	62.6		50.0	51.0	57.7	2.2	45.8	72.9	$14,410	$644	$13,766
Riverside Middle School	Public	6-8	1095 Furys Ferry Rd	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 868-3712	711	45	15.8	22.1%	447 (62.9%)	87 (12.2%)	86 (12.1%)	33 (4.6%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	52 (7.3%)	92.2	30^th of 578 public middle schools	94.8%		96	25^th of 585 public middle schools	95.7%	5	95.1		81.6	77.9	83.0	35.9	65.7	84.8	$12,146	$139	$12,008
Evans Middle School	Public	6-8	4785 Hereford Farm Rd	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 868-3689	1,030	60	17.3	45.5%	565 (54.9%)	219 (21.3%)	106 (10.3%)	42 (4.1%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	93 (9.0%)	77.9	110^th of 578 public middle schools	81.0%		87.1	67^th of 585 public middle schools	88.5%	43	74.2		58.1	59.6	62.6	15.2	66.3	65.4	$10,275	$138	$10,138
Tutt Middle School	Public	6-8	495 Boy Scout Rd	Augusta	30909	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7288	617	47	13.1	100.0%	57 (9.2%)	484 (78.4%)	30 (4.9%)	10 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	31 (5.0%)	7.3	560^th of 578 public middle schools	3.1%		9.5	558^th of 585 public middle schools	4.6%	2	22.9		6.1	6.7	12.6	1.3	9.0	20.0	$14,901	$1,543	$13,357
Greenbrier Middle School	Public	6-8	5120 Riverwood Pkwy	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 650-6080	853	52	16.4	18.5%	573 (67.2%)	97 (11.4%)	83 (9.7%)	50 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.7%)	43 (5.0%)	90.9	37^th of 578 public middle schools	93.6%		96.8	20^th of 585 public middle schools	96.6%	17	90.4		72.3	77.2	78.3	21.7	75.2	83.0	$11,416	$138	$11,278
Belair Middle School	Public	6-8	150 Potential Way	Augusta	30909	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(706) 821-2766	776	45	17.2	82.5%	24 (3.1%)	662 (85.3%)	49 (6.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.8%)	25 (3.2%)	15.2	506^th of 578 public middle schools	12.5%					(n/a)	83.4		12.1	10.6	28.7	12.3	7.7	66.7	$12,653	$1,235	$11,419
Murphey Middle School	Public	6-8	1701 15th St	Augusta	30901	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7360	512	39	13.1	100.0%	9 (1.8%)	424 (82.8%)	70 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	5.6	571^st of 578 public middle schools	1.2%		6	575^th of 585 public middle schools	1.7%	4	16.7		5.0	6.4	7.7	2.4	1.9	0.0	$15,250	$1,443	$13,806
Glenn Hills Middle School	Public	6-8	2941 Glenn Hills Dr	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 796-4705	706	46	15.3	100.0%	20 (2.8%)	598 (84.7%)	62 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	24 (3.4%)	6.7	568^th of 578 public middle schools	1.7%		6.6	573^rd of 585 public middle schools	2.1%	5	14.3		3.3	6.3	7.7	5.0	5.9	43.5	$12,923	$1,455	$11,468
Columbia Middle School	Public	6-8	2013 Raider Way	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 541-1252	903	59	15.3	44.2%	367 (40.6%)	292 (32.3%)	139 (15.4%)	29 (3.2%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	71 (7.9%)	62.1	190^th of 578 public middle schools	67.1%		71.5	145^th of 585 public middle schools	75.2%	45	54.1		50.5	49.5	52.1	7.4	57.6	38.9	$11,356	$138	$11,218

Frequently Asked Questions about Stallings Island Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Stallings Island Middle School?

Students at Stallings Island Middle School are 57% White, 16% Asian, 12% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

How many students attend Stallings Island Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 729 students attended Stallings Island Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Stallings Island Middle School attend?

Students who attend Stallings Island Middle School usually go on to attend Lakeside High School

Is Stallings Island Middle School a good school?

Yes. Stallings Island Middle School ranks in the top 7.6% of Georgia middle schools.

What district is Stallings Island Middle School in?

Columbia County

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