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Blackmon Road Middle School

Q: Is Blackmon Road Middle School a good school?

Blackmon Road Middle School ranks 263 rd of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

263^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 54% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Blackmon Road Middle School in Columbus, GA, serves 478 students in grades 6–8 and is part of the Muscogee County School District, where it ranks as a solid mid-tier school (54th percentile statewide) despite the district's overall 1-star rating.

The school's biggest standout is its Algebra I program: 88.1% of 8th graders scored proficient or better in 2025–2026, compared to just 35.7% district-wide and 48.1% statewide. This is a consistent strength—proficiency has ranged from 72% to 97% over the past four years, far outpacing nearby schools like Aaron Cohn Middle School (91.4% in 2024–2025) and Richards Middle School (100%). The school also excels in 8th grade science (36.8% proficient vs. 18.2% district) and social studies (40.9% vs. 25.4% district), and its special education students rank in the 63rd percentile statewide—a notable strength. Chronic absenteeism has dropped from 25.5% to 16.7% over three years, now better than both district (19.5%) and state (17.7%) averages, and the student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1 is among the most favorable in the area—better than Baker Middle School (15.6) and Rothschild Leadership Academy School (13.9).

However, the school has seen a gradual ranking decline since its 2021–2022 peak (83rd percentile), and 6th and 7th grade math scores lag state averages by 13–15 percentage points. While 8th grade math is strong (44.3% proficient vs. 28.4% district), the gap suggests the school's math excellence is concentrated in the upper grades. Per-student spending has risen 43% over three years to $16,978, and the school now serves a higher percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch (78.7% in 2024–2025, up from 48.6% two years prior). Compared to nearby schools, Blackmon Road ranks third among ten Muscogee County middle schools, behind Richards Middle School (74th percentile) and Aaron Cohn Middle School (66th percentile), but ahead of Veterans Memorial Middle School (47th percentile) and all others in the district.

478

Students ?

10.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,978

Per pupil spending ?

78.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7251 Blackmon Rd
Columbus, GA 31909

(706) 565-2998

District: Muscogee County

Students who attend Blackmon Road Middle School usually attend:

High:

Shaw High School

Feeder schools for Blackmon Road Middle School:

Elementary:

Eagle Ridge Academy

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.5%

White:

30.3%

Hispanic:

12.8%

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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 84th percentile in 2016 → 54th in 2026

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Muscogee County

✓Above the Georgia median (54th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 30 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg27%

Georgia avg43%

263^rd of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 30 pts since 2016

From top 16% (2016) to top 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 12Middle Schools in the Muscogee County

148^th of 201Muscogee 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	49.6	263 of 578	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.5	223 of 585	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.6	193 of 578	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.2	199 of 569	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	78.9	100 of 558	82.1%	★★★★☆
2021	67.0	164 of 542	69.7%	★★★★☆
2019	84.1	77 of 559	86.2%	★★★★☆
2018	79.2	101 of 543	81.4%	★★★★☆
2017	82.5	76 of 539	85.9%	★★★★☆
2016	80.5	86 of 545	84.2%	★★★★☆
2015	88.0	52 of 537	90.3%	★★★★★
2014	77.3	79 of 521	84.8%	★★★★☆
2013	78.1	71 of 527	86.5%	★★★★☆
2012	70.5	136 of 508	73.2%	★★★★☆
2011	75.4	104 of 504	79.4%	★★★★☆
2010	71.2	119 of 494	75.9%	★★★★☆
2009	74.2	93 of 466	80.0%	★★★★☆
2008	73.5	102 of 462	77.9%	★★★★☆
2007	72.4	94 of 445	78.9%	★★★★☆
2006	75.0	80 of 420	81.0%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	41.4	252 of 480	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.6	233 of 494	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.2	198 of 489	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.8	230 of 485	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.3	127 of 482	73.7%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2024	77.7	18 of 90	80.0%	★★★★☆
2023	84.0	7 of 95	92.6%	★★★★★
2022	80.0	13 of 89	85.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	44.0	282 of 550	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	52.8	243 of 567	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.1	167 of 558	70.1%	★★★★☆
2023	63.0	180 of 553	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	80.0	88 of 544	83.8%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	49.5	163 of 374	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	76.5	73 of 400	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	68.2	86 of 381	77.4%	★★★★☆
2023	69.5	82 of 380	78.4%	★★★★☆
2022	70.8	71 of 367	80.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	52.4	245 of 550	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.2	187 of 569	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.0	229 of 561	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.7	204 of 559	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	75.6	109 of 553	80.3%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2022	55.8	62 of 145	57.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	54.0	156 of 425	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.9	225 of 442	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.3	233 of 437	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.4	143 of 429	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.8	101 of 431	76.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	49.4	203 of 404	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.8	209 of 415	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.0	204 of 417	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.3	196 of 429	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.1	122 of 425	71.3%	★★★★☆

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)

Asian (2024)80th percentile+13 vs school

Special Education (2026)63rd percentile+9 vs school

Multi-racial (2022)57th percentile-25 vs school

Hispanic (2026)56th percentile~ school

Male (2026)55th percentile~ school

White (2026)50th percentile-5 vs school

Female (2026)49th percentile-6 vs school

African American (2026)48th percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I88%+40 vs state

HS Physical Science74%+13 vs state

Social Studies41%~ state avg

Science37%+7 vs state

Mathematics33%-10 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, May 12, 2014

What a great school. My daughter attends here and we could not be happier. Don't homeschool your kids and have them miss out on the activities a school can provide. At least if your kid can go to this school. The Principle and teachers are second to none. Sports, Band, Honors, etc... Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 16, 2012

Two of my children attend there and the level of academics has been impressive. They are both coming from gifted programs in California, and they have continued to be challenged at BRMS. 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)	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	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	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blackmon Road Middle School	Public	6-8	7251 Blackmon Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 565-2998	478	46	10.3	78.7%	145 (30.3%)	203 (42.5%)	61 (12.8%)	29 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	37 (7.7%)	49.6	263^rd of 578 public middle schools	54.5%		57.5	223^rd of 585 public middle schools	61.9%	40	88.1	27.2	26.6	44.3	36.8	40.9	73.9	$16,978	$1,226	$15,752
Midland Middle School	Public	6-8	6990 Warm Springs Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3673	455	33	13.8	100.0%	66 (14.5%)	292 (64.2%)	44 (9.7%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (9.7%)	25.4	424^th of 578 public middle schools	26.6%		27.1	424^th of 585 public middle schools	27.5%		65.2	25.8	18.4	25.0	14.2	29.5	57.9	$14,768	$1,560	$13,208
Veterans Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	2008 Old Guard Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-3203	681	43	15.8	75.9%	243 (35.7%)	224 (32.9%)	113 (16.6%)	46 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	52 (7.6%)	42.6	307^th of 578 public middle schools	46.9%		35.8	370^th of 585 public middle schools	36.8%	63	100.0	28.2	23.4	29.1	32.1	43.0	82.2	$11,672	$769	$10,904
Fort Middle School	Public	6-8	2900 Woodruff Farm Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3740	440	33	13.5	100.0%	31 (7.0%)	339 (77.0%)	39 (8.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.6%)	8	556^th of 578 public middle schools	3.8%		15.3	514^th of 585 public middle schools	12.1%	42	44.4	5.9	13.9	8.5	5.6	7.1	12.6	$14,191	$1,295	$12,896
Aaron Cohn Middle School	Public	6-8	7352 Garrett Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3801	525	32	16.6	53.3%	175 (33.3%)	222 (42.3%)	61 (11.6%)	13 (2.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (9.9%)	61.9	194^th of 578 public middle schools	66.4%		69.6	150^th of 585 public middle schools	74.4%	44	100.0	31.8	54.4	62.6	19.5	40.2	86.4	$12,239	$600	$11,639
Arnold Middle School	Public	6-8	2011 51st St	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2436	582	37	15.6	100.0%	100 (17.2%)	249 (42.8%)	188 (32.3%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.2%)	17	484^th of 578 public middle schools	16.3%		18.9	477^th of 585 public middle schools	18.5%	7		13.1	20.0	25.0	13.2	13.9		$12,694	$1,253	$11,441
Double Churches Middle School	Public	6-8	7611 Whitesville Rd	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2678	429	36	12.0	100.0%	89 (20.7%)	243 (56.6%)	38 (8.9%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (12.4%)	18.4	477^th of 578 public middle schools	17.5%		21	462^nd of 585 public middle schools	21.0%	15	65.0	11.9	18.3	14.7	10.6	23.7	86.4	$17,209	$1,818	$15,392
Richards Middle School	Public	6-8	2892 Edgewood Rd	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3697	799	46	17.2	85.2%	202 (25.3%)	390 (48.8%)	82 (10.3%)	56 (7.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (8.5%)	70.4	148^th of 578 public middle schools	74.4%		75.6	125^th of 585 public middle schools	78.6%	23	100.0	48.7	55.9	52.2	33.5	42.8	97.4	$11,748	$1,005	$10,743
Rothschild Leadership Academy School	Public	6-8	1136 Hunt Ave	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3709	498	36	13.9	100.0%	13 (2.6%)	426 (85.5%)	28 (5.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.6%)	9.3	550^th of 578 public middle schools	4.8%		7.5	570^th of 585 public middle schools	2.6%	20		5.2	6.3	12.3	12.0	8.5		$12,848	$1,539	$11,310
East Columbus Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	6100 Georgetown Dr	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(706) 565-3026	395	31	12.5	97.5%	6 (1.5%)	355 (89.9%)	18 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.1%)	11.9	530^th of 578 public middle schools	8.3%		15.1	516^th of 585 public middle schools	11.8%	14	66.7	12.7	19.0	13.4	8.0	7.8	43.8	$14,886	$1,192	$13,694

Frequently Asked Questions about Blackmon Road Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Blackmon Road Middle School?

Students at Blackmon Road Middle School are 42% African American, 30% White, 13% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Is Blackmon Road Middle School a good school?

Blackmon Road Middle School ranks 263^rd of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Blackmon Road Middle School attend?

Students who attend Blackmon Road Middle School usually go on to attend Shaw High School

What district is Blackmon Road Middle School in?

Muscogee County

How many students attend Blackmon Road Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 478 students attended Blackmon Road Middle School.

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