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Johnson County Middle School

Q: Is Johnson County Middle School a good school?

Johnson County Middle School ranks 244 th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

244^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 58% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Johnson County Middle School in Wrightsville, GA, serves approximately 220 students in grades 6-8 within the small, rural Johnson County district. This school has shown remarkable momentum, jumping from the 39th to the 58th percentile in statewide middle school rankings in a single year—its strongest performance since 2018-2019.

The most striking highlight is the school's Algebra I End-of-Course performance. In the most recent testing year, 68% of students scored proficient or above—well above the state average of 48.1% and nearly double the district average of 37.1%. This continues a four-year trend of outperforming the state by 23 to 56 percentage points. Eighth-grade science results are also strong, with 43.5% proficient versus the state's 29.7%, showing a clear upward trajectory from 25.3% two years prior. The school also stands out for its favorable 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio—the lowest among nearby schools like T. J. Elder Middle School (12.7:1), East Laurens Middle School (12.4:1), and Dublin Middle School (14.8:1). Chronic absenteeism has also improved dramatically, dropping from 20.6% to 14.4%—now the lowest among all comparison schools and below both the district (19.5%) and state (17.7%) averages.

Despite serving a student population where 100% qualify for free or reduced lunch, Johnson County Middle School outperforms its larger, better-resourced neighbors across nearly every metric. In 8th grade math, the school's 44.9% proficiency exceeds T. J. Elder (32.6%) and Dublin Middle (29.2%). Science proficiency (43.5%) dramatically surpasses T. J. Elder (15.5%) and Dublin Middle (9.3%). While the school shows strength in science and Algebra I, math proficiency in grades 6 and 7 remains below state averages, and roughly 1 in 7 students still struggles with chronic absenteeism. Still, this small rural school demonstrates that focused attention and efficient resource allocation can yield impressive results, positioning it as a potential model for similar schools across Georgia.

220

Students ?

10.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,795

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

150 Herschel Walker Dr
Wrightsville, GA 31096

(478) 864-2222

District: Johnson County

Students who attend Johnson County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Johnson County High School

Feeder schools for Johnson County Middle School:

Elementary:

Johnson County Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.6%

African American:

39.5%

Hispanic:

4.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 37th percentile in 2016 → 58th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Georgia median (58th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg38%

Georgia avg42%

244^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 21 pts since 2016

From bottom 37% (2016) to top 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

128^th of 202Johnson 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	53.8	244 of 578	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	37.4	357 of 585	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.8	302 of 578	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.6	296 of 569	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.9	297 of 558	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.5	251 of 542	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.9	243 of 559	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.1	279 of 543	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.4	246 of 539	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	38.5	342 of 545	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	35.1	353 of 537	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	27.0	438 of 521	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	26.2	443 of 527	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	27.7	421 of 508	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	39.3	352 of 504	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	37.0	363 of 494	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	30.9	378 of 466	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	39.4	327 of 462	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	33.9	348 of 445	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	32.1	340 of 420	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	41.9	248 of 480	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.8	296 of 494	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.0	315 of 489	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.5	361 of 485	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.1	309 of 482	35.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	214 of 550	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	31.1	396 of 567	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.3	293 of 558	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.2	254 of 553	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.1	275 of 544	49.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	49.4	264 of 550	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.4	313 of 569	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.1	287 of 561	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.7	324 of 559	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	40.9	314 of 553	43.2%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2024	38.7	247 of 437	43.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	45.7	217 of 404	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	23.9	340 of 415	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.1	261 of 417	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.6	265 of 429	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.7	245 of 425	42.4%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Female (2026)61st percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)52nd percentile-6 vs school

African American (2026)48th percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)46th percentile-11 vs school

Special Education (2024)43rd percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I68%+20 vs state

Science44%+14 vs state

Social Studies43%+3 vs state

Mathematics34%-9 vs state

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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)	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 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	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Johnson County Middle School	Public	6-8	150 Herschel Walker Dr	Wrightsville	31096	Johnson County	Johnson County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 864-2222	220	21	10.4	100.0%	118 (53.6%)	87 (39.5%)	9 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	53.8	244^th of 578 public middle schools	57.8%		37.4	357^th of 585 public middle schools	39.0%	113	68.0		31.3	26.7	44.9		43.5	43.4		$14,795	$1,131	$13,664
East Laurens Middle School	Public	6-8	930 US Highway 80 E	Dublin	31027	Laurens County	Laurens County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 272-1201	536	43	12.4	100.0%	246 (45.9%)	222 (41.4%)	54 (10.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)	53.5	246^th of 578 public middle schools	57.4%		43.6	308^th of 585 public middle schools	47.4%	62	91.6		29.7	37.9	49.7		31.6	39.2		$13,970	$670	$13,299
Dublin Middle School	Public	5-8	1501 N Jefferson St	Dublin	31021	Laurens County	Dublin City	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 353-8130	634	43	14.8	100.0%	55 (8.7%)	542 (85.5%)	15 (2.4%)	7 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	18.3	478^th of 578 public middle schools	17.3%		19.5	471^st of 585 public middle schools	19.5%	7		22.6	9.2	11.0	29.2	19.8	9.3	28.4
T. J. Elder Middle School	Public	6-8	902 Linton Rd	Sandersville	31082	Washington County	Washington County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 552-2007	583	46	12.7	89.7%	134 (23.0%)	408 (70.0%)	14 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.3%)	20.8	458^th of 578 public middle schools	20.8%		16	504^th of 585 public middle schools	13.8%	46	100.0		10.4	18.7	32.6		15.5	16.4	73.9	$13,889	$1,317	$12,572

Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson County Middle School

Is Johnson County Middle School a good school?

Johnson County Middle School ranks 244^th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

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

What is the racial makeup of Johnson County Middle School?

Students at Johnson County Middle School are 54% White, 40% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Johnson County Middle School in?

Johnson County

How many students attend Johnson County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 220 students attended Johnson County Middle School.

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