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Irwin County Middle School

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Irwin County Middle School ranks 218 th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

218^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 62% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Irwin County Middle School in Ocilla, GA, serves 367 students in grades 6–8 and is part of the Irwin County district, which ranks in the 61st percentile statewide. The school itself has climbed from the 34th percentile in 2015-2016 to the 62nd percentile today—a jump of nearly 30 points—and has held a 3-star rating for five straight years. With a favorable 12:1 student-teacher ratio and about 74% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, this is a school that has clearly found a formula that works.

The standout story here is 8th grade math and science. In 2025-2026, 54.5% of 8th graders scored proficient in math—well above the state average of 46.3% and better than nearby Eighth Street Middle School (49.6%), Northeast Middle School (36.5%), and Ben Hill County Middle School (36.6%). That same cohort of students scored just 23.9% in 6th grade math two years earlier—meaning they gained over 30 points during their time at this school. Science is equally impressive: 41% proficiency versus the state’s 29.7%, and again higher than all three nearby schools. Social studies has also surged from 21.4% to 45.6% over three years, now beating the state average. Chronic absenteeism has dropped from 28.2% to 18.6% in the same period—better than both Tift County schools.

There is still room to grow. Sixth and 7th grade math proficiency (31.1% and 29%) trails state averages, and the most recent ELA data shows gaps in the lower grades. The school also spends about $14,130 per student—more than Eighth Street and Northeast, but less than Ben Hill County—and achieves stronger results than all three in key subjects. For parents, the big picture is a school on a clear upward trajectory, with the strongest gains happening exactly where it matters most: as students progress through the middle grades.

367

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,130

Per pupil spending ?

74.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

149 Chieftain Cir
Ocilla, GA 31774

(229) 468-5517

District: Irwin County

Students who attend Irwin County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Irwin County High School

Feeder schools for Irwin County Middle School:

Elementary:

Irwin County Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.1%

African American:

34.6%

Hispanic:

6.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 34th percentile in 2016 → 62nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 28 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Georgia median (62nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg40%

Georgia avg40%

218^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 38%▲ up 28 pts since 2016

From bottom 34% (2016) to top 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

79^th of 202Irwin 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	57.8	218 of 578	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.1	285 of 585	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.7	281 of 578	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.5	267 of 569	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.3	222 of 558	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.4	219 of 542	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	40.4	331 of 559	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.6	341 of 543	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.3	330 of 539	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.9	357 of 545	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	27.2	393 of 537	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	45.9	341 of 521	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.1	336 of 527	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	44.7	337 of 508	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	48.1	307 of 504	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	49.2	280 of 494	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	53.0	245 of 466	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	48.5	268 of 462	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.4	246 of 445	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	43.7	282 of 420	32.9%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	33.0	311 of 480	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.2	286 of 494	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.1	314 of 489	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.0	263 of 485	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.6	215 of 482	55.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	59.3	202 of 550	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.7	262 of 567	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.8	304 of 558	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.6	204 of 553	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.5	196 of 544	64.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	53.9	234 of 550	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.3	300 of 569	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.9	247 of 561	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.3	335 of 559	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.7	244 of 553	55.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2024	83.5	35 of 437	92.0%	★★★★★
2023	48.4	182 of 429	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.3	199 of 431	53.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	55.5	180 of 404	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	36.0	264 of 415	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.5	259 of 417	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.3	255 of 429	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.6	230 of 425	45.9%	★★☆☆☆

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 (2024)92nd percentile+41 vs school

Female (2026)63rd percentile~ school

Male (2026)57th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)55th percentile-7 vs school

African American (2026)35th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies46%+5 vs state

Science41%+11 vs state

Mathematics38%-5 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, October 20, 2011

Irwin County Middle School WAS a great school until this current year, The "official" seems more concerned about overly disciplining students instead of encouraging them to try harder and be positive. The teachers are as good as they can be but under these new ridiculous rules even they are frustrated! My child has attended Irwin County Schools for 8 years and iv never had a problem until now! Also, in 8 years she has never been in ANY trouble and now she just don't care bc of the officials new policy that does absolutely NOTHING but discourage them and leave them confused! I don't stand alone on this issue either. Several parents are experience it and have transferred out. If the board members would do their job which is to look out for the wellbeing of our children, instead of saving face, they would realize just how much they have neglected these kids that only want to succeed in life! Parent involvement don't exist unless the situation is critical or a parent just drops by. What amazes me is how unfair average students are treated compared to school athletes. YES it is an issue at this school! I just hope someone that actually gives a dam takes over this school and be there for the STUDENTS and not colleagues! No wonder AYP is never met by this school, the kids are too busy sitting in ISS to learn anything! How dumb can a rule be that if a middle school child (ages 11-13 est.) is tardy in the mornings 3 times in the year, they receive detention! HELLO! THESE KIDS CANT DRIVE, IS IT RIGHT TO PUNISH THEM? When I take my kids to school in the mornings, my child gets terrified about being 1 minute tardy bc she will be in detention! Kids deal with enough at this age, punish the parents being there late, hell ill suck it up if it will take the heat off my child! If your miserable in this career choice, LEAVE! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	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 Algebra I 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Irwin County Middle School	Public	6-8	149 Chieftain Cir	Ocilla	31774	Irwin County	Irwin County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 468-5517	367	31	12.0		206 (56.1%)	127 (34.6%)	22 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	57.8	218^th of 578 public middle schools	62.3%		47.1	285^th of 585 public middle schools	51.3%	67		31.1	29.0	54.5	41.0	45.6	$14,130	$948	$13,183
Ben Hill County Middle School	Public	6-8	134 Jc Hunter Rd	Fitzgerald	31750	Ben Hill County	Ben Hill County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 409-5578	594	46	12.9	100.0%	243 (40.9%)	251 (42.3%)	79 (13.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.0%)	42	311^th of 578 public middle schools	46.2%		39	347^th of 585 public middle schools	40.7%	36		27.0	28.9	36.6	33.2	33.2	$15,378	$1,299	$14,079
Northeast Middle School	Public	6-8	3021 Fulwood Rd	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2450	733	60	12.3	100.0%	263 (35.9%)	275 (37.5%)	155 (21.1%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.4%)	46.8	284^th of 578 public middle schools	50.9%		39.1	345^th of 585 public middle schools	41.0%	61	94.6	32.0	27.1	36.5	34.1	40.5	$12,703	$690	$12,013
Eighth Street Middle School	Public	6-8	700 8th St W	Tifton	31794	Tift County	Tift County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 387-2445	883	64	13.9	100.0%	385 (43.6%)	296 (33.5%)	163 (18.5%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.5%)	61.7	196^th of 578 public middle schools	66.1%		54.3	240^th of 585 public middle schools	59.0%	44	100.0	38.5	39.0	49.6	34.8	48.8	$12,674	$890	$11,783

Frequently Asked Questions about Irwin County Middle School

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

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

How many students attend Irwin County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 367 students attended Irwin County Middle School.

What district is Irwin County Middle School in?

Irwin County

What is the racial makeup of Irwin County Middle School?

Students at Irwin County Middle School are 56% White, 35% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Irwin County Middle School a good school?

Irwin County Middle School ranks 218^th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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