Summary
Blake Bass Middle School in Sharpsburg, GA, serves 887 students in grades 6–8 within the Coweta County School District and has earned a 5-star rating, ranking 15th out of 578 middle schools statewide—placing it in the 97th percentile of all Georgia middle schools.
Blake Bass stands out as the clear academic leader in its district, outperforming every other Coweta County middle school by wide margins. In 7th grade math, for example, 68.6% of Blake Bass students scored proficient, compared to 48.1% district-wide and just 42% statewide. The school's 8th grade science results are especially striking—68.2% proficiency, more than double the state average of 29.7%. Even when compared to schools in the highly-regarded Fayette County district, Blake Bass holds its own, outperforming Flat Rock Middle and Bennett's Mill Middle in most subjects. What's particularly impressive is that this success extends across all student groups—African American, Hispanic, and special education students all rank in the 90th percentile or higher statewide, showing the school's effectiveness isn't limited to any single demographic.
Blake Bass also achieves these results efficiently. It spends about $11,627 per student—$2,000 to $4,000 less than nearby schools like Evans Middle ($14,571) or Flat Rock Middle ($15,476)—while delivering superior outcomes. The school maintains a chronic absenteeism rate around 13%, well below the district average of 19–21%, and has shown consistent improvement over four years, climbing from an 85th percentile ranking to its current 97th. Notably, math proficiency actually increases as students advance: 64.2% in 6th grade, 68.6% in 7th, and 71.5% in 8th—the opposite of the typical "middle school slump." For parents seeking a school that combines top-tier academics, equitable success across all student populations, and efficient use of resources, Blake Bass is a standout choice.
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