Hephzibah Middle School

Public 6-8

 2427 Mims Rd
       Hephzibah, GA  30815


(706) 592-4534

District: Richmond County

SchoolDigger Rank:
551st of 582 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,654 Help


Students who attend Hephzibah Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hephzibah High School

Feeder schools for Hephzibah Middle School:

Elementary:    Blythe Elementary School
    Deer Chase Elementary School
    Hephzibah Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  517

Racial breakdown:

African American:
75.8%
White:
16.2%
Hispanic:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.9% Help


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Compare Details Hephzibah Middle School ranks worse than 94.7% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked middle schools in the Richmond County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (75.8%), White (16.2%), Hispanic (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Richmond County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hephzibah Middle School is 14.7. 4 middle schools in the Richmond County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hephzibah Middle School is $9,654, which is the 2nd highest among 8 middle schools in the Richmond County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hephzibah Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hephzibah Middle School 551st of 582 Georgia public middle schools. (See Hephzibah Middle School in the ranking list.)

Richmond County:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond County 180th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hephzibah Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.10 331st 420 21.2%
2007 35.59 335th 445 24.7%
2008 30.31 373rd 462 19.3%
2009 40.19 330th 466 29.2%
2010 31.90 389th 494 21.3%
2011 37.46 362nd 504 28.2%
2012 26.40 428th 508 15.7%
2013 34.87 398th 527 24.5%
2014 30.63 422nd 521 19.0%
2015 14.91 464th 537 13.6%
2016 16.59 455th 545 16.5%
2017 10.70 501st 539 7.1%
2018 14.07 484th 543 10.9%
2019 15.86 489th 559 12.5%
2021 19.71 439th 542 19.0%
2022 11.64 522nd 567 7.9%
2023 10.35 546th 577 5.4%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Hephzibah Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1144 1144
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 897 897
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 911 911
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 998 998
1994 783 277 1 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1080
1995 912 327 3 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1262
1996 912 327 3 19 1 n/a n/a 0 1262
1997 721 163 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 898
1998 708 173 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 898
1999 721 189 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 923
2000 716 211 4 10 2 n/a n/a 0 943
2001 714 250 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 979
2002 693 259 8 11 2 n/a n/a 0 973
2003 693 259 8 11 2 n/a n/a 0 973
2004 744 284 6 16 1 n/a n/a 0 1051
2005 719 282 8 11 3 n/a n/a 12 1035
2006 653 264 7 7 1 n/a n/a 13 945
2007 597 261 8 15 1 n/a n/a 21 903
2008 517 271 6 18 1 n/a n/a 21 834
2009 520 236 4 20 0 n/a n/a 22 802
2010 266 271 6 1 1 0 2 0 547
2011 263 187 5 10 0 3 6 0 474
2012 309 181 5 18 0 1 7 0 521
2013 301 196 4 16 1 6 13 0 537
2014 291 207 2 18 1 7 12 0 538
2015 309 201 4 19 1 5 11 0 550
2016 264 188 0 19 0 5 17 0 493
2017 219 192 3 15 0 3 20 0 452
2018 185 194 4 18 1 4 20 0 426
2019 182 165 4 18 1 3 20 0 393
2020 150 392 3 19 2 4 14 0 584
2021 134 415 2 30 3 4 10 0 598
2022 111 389 2 25 3 5 12 0 547
2023 84 392 0 26 1 2 12 0 517

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hephzibah Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1144 70.0 16.3 25.9
1991 897 52.0 17.2 20
1992 911 48.5 18.7 24.6
1993 998 47.0 21.2 30.2
1994 1080 56.9 19.0 30.6
1995 1262 66.0 19.1 35.3
1996 1262 66.0 19.1 35.3
1997 898 55.0 16.3 42.9
1998 898 57.0 15.8 45.5
1999 923 53.1 17.4 46.9
2000 943 53.0 17.8 46.1
2001 979 52.0 18.8 50.2
2002 973 59.0 16.5 54.7
2003 973 59.0 16.5 54.7
2004 1051 59.0 17.8 51
2005 1035 59.0 17.5 53.3
2006 945 56.0 16.9 55.2
2007 903 56.0 16.1 54.3
2008 834 54.0 15.4 60.1
2009 802 52.0 15.4 60.9
2010 547 38.0 14.3 66.9
2011 474 33.0 14.3 69
2012 521 31.0 16.8 71.8
2013 537 33.0 16.2 75.8
2014 538 31.0 17.3 96.8
2015 550 30.0 18.3 96.7
2016 493 28.0 17.6 96.8
2017 452 26.0 17.3 96.7
2018 426 27.0 15.7 96.2
2019 393 27.0 14.5 96.4
2020 584 31.0 18.8 97.9
2021 598 33.9 17.6 98
2022 547 36.3 15.0 n/a
2023 517 35.0 14.7 97.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hephzibah Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1144 70.0 16.3 25.9
1991 897 52.0 17.2 20
1992 911 48.5 18.7 24.6
1993 998 47.0 21.2 30.2
1994 1080 56.9 19.0 30.6
1995 1262 66.0 19.1 35.3
1996 1262 66.0 19.1 35.3
1997 898 55.0 16.3 42.9
1998 898 57.0 15.8 45.5
1999 923 53.1 17.4 46.9
2000 943 53.0 17.8 46.1
2001 979 52.0 18.8 50.2
2002 973 59.0 16.5 54.7
2003 973 59.0 16.5 54.7
2004 1051 59.0 17.8 51
2005 1035 59.0 17.5 53.3
2006 945 56.0 16.9 55.2
2007 903 56.0 16.1 54.3
2008 834 54.0 15.4 60.1
2009 802 52.0 15.4 60.9
2010 547 38.0 14.3 66.9
2011 474 33.0 14.3 69
2012 521 31.0 16.8 71.8
2013 537 33.0 16.2 75.8
2014 538 31.0 17.3 96.8
2015 550 30.0 18.3 96.7
2016 493 28.0 17.6 96.8
2017 452 26.0 17.3 96.7
2018 426 27.0 15.7 96.2
2019 393 27.0 14.5 96.4
2020 584 31.0 18.8 97.9
2021 598 33.9 17.6 98
2022 547 36.3 15.0 n/a
2023 517 35.0 14.7 97.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hephzibah Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $884 (9.5%) $8,416 (90.5%) $9,300
2018 $863 (9.0%) $8,690 (91.0%) $9,553
2019 $862 (8.9%) $8,793 (91.1%) $9,654

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hephzibah Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 489th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 546th of 577 Middle schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hephzibah Middle School)29.419.5
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)28.219.4
 8.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hephzibah Middle School)253.8
 21.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)18.810.1
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hephzibah Middle School)14.417.3
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)22.421.2
 1.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hephzibah Middle School)17.44
 13.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)19.510
 9.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hephzibah Middle School)26.717.6
 9.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Richmond County)29.621.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hephzibah Middle School)1.35.9
 4.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Richmond County)5.88.5
 2.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hephzibah Middle School)9.22.9
 6.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Richmond County)17.410.3
 7.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Hephzibah Middle School)716.1
 9.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Richmond County)10.87.4
 3.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students393517
 31.6%
African American165392
 137.6%
American Indian11
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic1826
 44.4%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White18284
 53.8%
Two or More Races2012
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.4%97.9%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hephzibah Middle School

Hephzibah Middle School ranks in the bottom 5.3% of Georgia middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 517 students attended Hephzibah Middle School.

Students at Hephzibah Middle School are 76% African American, 16% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Hephzibah Middle School usually go on to attend Hephzibah High School


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