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Northeast Middle School

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Northeast Middle School ranks 345 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

345^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 41% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Northeast Middle School is a public middle school located in Tifton, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 739 students. The school is part of the Tift County School District, which is ranked 115 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northeast Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the Tift County and Georgia state averages in most subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies were significantly lower than the county and state averages. Additionally, the school has a low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Northeast Middle School also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 92.02% to 100% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Northeast Middle School to other nearby schools, such as Eighth Street Middle School, Worth County Middle School, Turner County Middle School, and Irwin County Middle School, Northeast consistently underperforms in terms of test scores and school rankings. However, the school stands out for its relatively strong performance in Algebra I, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the Tift County and Georgia state averages, suggesting the school may be doing a better job in preparing students for advanced math coursework.

733

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,703

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3021 Fulwood Rd
Tifton, GA 31794

(229) 387-2450

District: Tift County

Students who attend Northeast Middle School usually attend:

High:

Tift County High School

Feeder schools for Northeast Middle School:

Elementary:	Charles Spencer Elementary School
	G. O. Bailey Elementary School
	J. T. Reddick Elementary School
	Northside Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

37.5%

White:

35.9%

Hispanic:

21.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 20th percentile in 2019 → 41st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2019

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (32% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Social Studies scores 13 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg36%

Georgia avg40%

345^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 41%▲ up 21 pts since 2019

From bottom 20% (2019) to bottom 41% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Middle Schools in the Tift County

115^th of 206Tift 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
2025	39.1	345 of 584	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.3	352 of 588	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.7	389 of 577	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.8	364 of 567	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.1	321 of 542	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	22.3	446 of 559	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I76%+31 vs state

Science34%+5 vs state

Mathematics32%-10 vs state

English Language Arts30%-11 vs state

Social Studies26%-13 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 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	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
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%)	39.1	345^th of 584 public middle schools	40.9%		38.3	352^nd of 588 public middle schools	40.1%	7	75.9	30.0	32.5	27.7	23.6	27.5	43.4	33.6	25.5	$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%)	54.3	240^th of 584 public middle schools	58.9%		49	280^th of 588 public middle schools	52.4%	40	94.0	33.2	32.3	35.2	36.6	33.3	54.4	40.1	45.6	$12,674	$890	$11,783
Turner County Middle School	Public	6-8	316 Lamar Street	Ashburn	31714	Turner County	Turner County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 567-4343	230	20	11.7	100.0%	44 (19.1%)	166 (72.2%)	13 (5.7%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	13.9	528^th of 584 public middle schools	9.6%		21.2	467^th of 588 public middle schools	20.6%	61		17.8	28.4	15.4	6.8	17.9	10.3	11.5	5.1	$18,761	$2,587	$16,174
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%)	47.1	285^th of 584 public middle schools	51.2%		48.7	282^nd of 588 public middle schools	52.0%	3		28.9	33.9	37.0	24.8	35.9	46.2	40.3	30.3	$14,130	$948	$13,183
Worth County Middle School	Public	6-8	1305 N Isabella St	Sylvester	31791	Worth County	Worth County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 776-8620	661	46	14.3	100.0%	381 (57.6%)	215 (32.5%)	32 (4.8%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.9%)	43.5	309^th of 584 public middle schools	47.1%		34.6	373^rd of 588 public middle schools	36.6%	64	100.0	40.7	27.3	29.3	33.5	26.9	55.1	24.0	27.6	$12,149	$1,541	$10,608

Frequently Asked Questions about Northeast Middle School

Is Northeast Middle School a good school?

Northeast Middle School ranks 345^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Northeast Middle School in?

Tift County

How many students attend Northeast Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 733 students attended Northeast Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Northeast Middle School attend?

Students who attend Northeast Middle School usually go on to attend Tift County High School

What is the racial makeup of Northeast Middle School?

Students at Northeast Middle School are 38% African American, 36% White, 21% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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