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Toombs County Middle School

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Toombs County Middle School ranks 413 th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

413^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 29% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Toombs County Middle School is a public middle school located in Lyons, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 672 students. The school is part of the Toombs County School District, which is ranked 111 out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Toombs County Middle School consistently performs below the state average in proficiency rates for the Georgia Milestones Assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 25.5% to 29.4%, compared to the state average of 39.8% to 41.3%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 21% to 25.5%, compared to the state average of 37.3% to 47%. Compared to the nearby schools, such as North Tattnall Middle School and Montgomery County Middle School, Toombs County Middle School generally performs worse in most subject areas.

Toombs County Middle School has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.57% to 91.67% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. Despite the relatively high per-student spending and student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance remains significantly below the state average, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources within the school. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to this underperformance, such as effective instructional practices and targeted interventions, could be crucial in improving the educational outcomes for the students at Toombs County Middle School.

681

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,463

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

701 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436

(912) 526-8363

District: Toombs County

Students who attend Toombs County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Toombs County High School

Feeder schools for Toombs County Middle School:

Elementary:	Lyons Primary School
	Lyons Upper Elementary
	Toombs Central Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.6%

Hispanic:

27.6%

African American:

17.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 31st percentile in 2015 → 29th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (25% vs 40% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (29% vs 20% Georgia)

!Mathematics scores 19 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school25%

District avg25%

Georgia avg40%

413^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 29%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

111^th of 206Toombs 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	29.5	413 of 584	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.6	405 of 588	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.7	358 of 577	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.4	367 of 567	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.1	295 of 542	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.6	361 of 559	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.6	380 of 543	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	25.8	414 of 539	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	31.6	382 of 545	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	32.4	371 of 537	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	36.3	396 of 521	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	37.2	387 of 527	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	40.9	361 of 508	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	44.6	326 of 504	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	47.4	293 of 494	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	50.7	259 of 466	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	51.2	243 of 462	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	54.7	227 of 445	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	52.6	220 of 420	47.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts28%-13 vs state

Science27%~ state avg

Mathematics23%-19 vs state

Social Studies22%-17 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
Toombs County Middle School	Public	6-8	701 Bulldog Rd	Lyons	30436	Toombs County	Toombs County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 526-8363	681	53	12.9	100.0%	331 (48.6%)	118 (17.3%)	188 (27.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.7%)	29.5	413^th of 584 public middle schools	29.3%		30.6	405^th of 588 public middle schools	31.1%	8		25.5	27.9	29.4	22.2	21.0	25.5	27.2	21.7	$11,463	$1,425	$10,038
J. R. Trippe Middle School	Public	6-8	2200 McIntosh St	Vidalia	30474	Toombs County	Vidalia City	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 537-3813	498	38	13.0	97.6%	177 (35.5%)	250 (50.2%)	45 (9.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.8%)	26.2	433^rd of 584 public middle schools	25.9%		30.5	408^th of 588 public middle schools	30.6%	25	88.6	20.0	22.4	27.7	23.2	26.1	33.5	8.3	25.8	$13,362	$1,106	$12,256
North Tattnall Middle School	Public	6-8	148 W Brazell St	Reidsville	30453	Tattnall County	Tattnall County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 557-3993	431	36	12.0	100.0%	195 (45.2%)	97 (22.5%)	114 (26.5%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)	47.7	280^th of 584 public middle schools	52.1%		40.5	331^st of 588 public middle schools	43.7%	51		35.5	28.5	33.1	41.3	37.2	47.4	25.2	33.3	$13,607	$1,491	$12,115
Montgomery County Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Faye D Brewer Street	Mount Vernon	30445	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 583-2351	203	19	10.8	100.0%	82 (40.4%)	66 (32.5%)	39 (19.2%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.9%)	45.5	296^th of 584 public middle schools	49.3%		56.3	233^rd of 588 public middle schools	60.4%	63		35.7	25.4	42.2	21.4	20.9	42.2	35.9	46.9	$15,791	$1,170	$14,621

Frequently Asked Questions about Toombs County Middle School

What district is Toombs County Middle School in?

Toombs County

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

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

How many students attend Toombs County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 681 students attended Toombs County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Toombs County Middle School?

Students at Toombs County Middle School are 49% White, 28% Hispanic, 17% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Is Toombs County Middle School a good school?

Toombs County Middle School ranks 413^th of 584 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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