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Stephens County Middle School

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Stephens County Middle School ranks 302 nd of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

302^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 48% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Stephens County Middle School is a public middle school in Toccoa, Georgia, serving 845 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Stephens County school district. While the school excels in Algebra I, with proficiency rates significantly higher than state and county averages, it struggles in core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics, where student performance falls below state benchmarks.

With a high percentage of students (68.99% to 75.12%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Stephens County Middle School serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which may contribute to the academic challenges the school faces. The school's spending per student, ranging from $8,621 to $9,302, is comparable to nearby schools like Banks County Middle School and the Habersham County schools, but its student-teacher ratio of 13.5 to 13.6 is relatively low compared to its peers.

The school's strong performance in Algebra I suggests a focus on mathematics and advanced coursework, which could be an area to build upon. However, the low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 6-8 indicate a need for targeted interventions and strategies to support student learning and achievement in these core academic areas. Addressing these challenges while leveraging the school's strengths could be crucial for improving overall outcomes for the students at Stephens County Middle School.

848

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,006

Per pupil spending ?

96.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1315 Rose Ln
Toccoa, GA 30577

(706) 886-2880

District: Stephens County

Students who attend Stephens County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Stephens County High School

Feeder schools for Stephens County Middle School:

Elementary:	Big A Elementary School
	Liberty Elementary School
	Toccoa Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.7%

African American:

13.4%

Two or more races:

8.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 80th percentile in 2015 → 48th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (34% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 32 percentile points since 2015

!Social Studies scores 14 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg34%

Georgia avg40%

302^nd of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 31 pts since 2015

From top 20% (2015) to bottom 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	44.1	302 of 584	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.6	283 of 588	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.2	234 of 577	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.6	239 of 567	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.3	243 of 542	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.2	249 of 559	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.2	212 of 543	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.6	186 of 539	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	70.6	131 of 545	76.0%	★★★★☆
2015	75.2	110 of 537	79.5%	★★★★☆
2014	76.6	83 of 521	84.1%	★★★★☆
2013	80.2	53 of 527	89.9%	★★★★★
2012	78.8	67 of 508	86.8%	★★★★☆
2011	80.1	63 of 504	87.5%	★★★★☆
2010	78.6	70 of 494	85.8%	★★★★☆
2009	78.8	66 of 466	85.8%	★★★★☆
2008	77.6	76 of 462	83.5%	★★★★☆
2007	80.8	48 of 445	89.2%	★★★★☆
2006	74.4	83 of 420	80.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I87%+42 vs state

Mathematics43%~ state avg

English Language Arts29%-11 vs state

Science27%~ state avg

Social Studies25%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)				Milestones Assessment Science (2025)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stephens County Middle School	Public	6-8	1315 Rose Ln	Toccoa	30577	Stephens County	Stephens County	No	No	No	No	(706) 886-2880	848	62	13.6	96.7%	608 (71.7%)	114 (13.4%)	43 (5.1%)	7 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (8.8%)	44.1	302^nd of 584 public middle schools	48.3%		48.6	283^rd of 588 public middle schools	51.9%	19	87.0		31.0	24.9	31.6		41.7	36.1	49.3		27.1	25.0	$13,006	$226	$12,780
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy	Public	5	1315 Rose Ln	Toccoa	30577	Stephens County	Stephens County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 886-2880	295	22	13.5	100.0%	205 (69.5%)	36 (12.2%)	16 (5.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (11.9%)								(n/a)		29.0				42.4				33.4			$12,417	$992	$11,425
Franklin County Middle School	Public	6-8	485 Turkey Creek Rd	Carnesville	30521	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 384-4581	805	59	13.6	99.6%	549 (68.2%)	94 (11.7%)	101 (12.5%)	17 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.2%)	54.2	243^rd of 584 public middle schools	58.4%		46.7	297^th of 588 public middle schools	49.5%	54	76.6		39.6	34.6	33.2		38.8	34.2	46.6		36.8	43.3	$12,943	$754	$12,189
Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School	Public	6-8	3115 Demorest Mount Airy Hwy	Demorest	30535	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 778-0830	566	48	11.8	92.4%	253 (44.7%)	18 (3.2%)	251 (44.3%)	13 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.5%)	64.6	177^th of 584 public middle schools	69.7%		65.3	177^th of 588 public middle schools	69.9%		100.0		41.4	37.1	37.3		42.2	41.6	55.4		47.7	49.2	$13,511	$292	$13,219
North Habersham Middle School	Public	6-8	1500 Wall Bridge Rd	Clarkesville	30523	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 754-2915	542	44	12.2	78.8%	446 (82.3%)	8 (1.5%)	59 (10.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.8%)	84.7	80^th of 584 public middle schools	86.3%		84.8	79^th of 588 public middle schools	86.6%	1	100.0		47.7	44.8	59.6		51.7	55.0	79.2		71.9	69.5	$13,006	$263	$12,743
South Habersham Middle School	Public	6-8	237 Old Athens Hwy	Cornelia	30531	Habersham County	Habersham County	No	No	No	No	(706) 778-7121	456	41	11.1	94.5%	178 (39.0%)	14 (3.1%)	233 (51.1%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.6%)	64.6	176^th of 584 public middle schools	69.9%		72.4	137^th of 588 public middle schools	76.7%	39	100.0		41.4	40.4	43.5		42.1	44.1	57.1		32.7	47.6	$15,933	$382	$15,551
Banks County Middle School	Public	6-8	712 Thompson St	Homer	30547	Banks County	Banks County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 677-2277	631	44	14.2	81.0%	514 (81.5%)	10 (1.6%)	78 (12.4%)	9 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.2%)	62.4	190^th of 584 public middle schools	67.5%		66.9	165^th of 588 public middle schools	71.9%	25	100.0		34.8	42.9	39.6		45.3	46.1	49.0		42.0	41.6	$13,182	$515	$12,668

Frequently Asked Questions about Stephens County Middle School

How many students attend Stephens County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 848 students attended Stephens County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Stephens County Middle School?

Students at Stephens County Middle School are 72% White, 13% African American, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Is Stephens County Middle School a good school?

Stephens County Middle School ranks 302^nd of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

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

What district is Stephens County Middle School in?

Stephens County

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