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Upson-Lee Middle School

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Upson-Lee Middle School ranks 315 th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

315^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 46% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Upson-Lee Middle School in Thomaston, GA, serves 894 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Thomaston-Upson County district, and it has been steadily climbing the statewide rankings—from the 29th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 46th percentile in 2025-2026—while serving a student body where about 83% qualify for free or reduced lunch.

The standout story here is math. In 2025-2026, an extraordinary 97.2% of students taking Algebra I scored proficient or better—more than double the district average (42%) and nearly 50 points above the state average (48.1%). That puts Upson-Lee on par with Pike County Middle School (97.3%), a school with far fewer economic challenges. Similarly, 85.4% of 8th graders taking High School Physical Science scored proficient, well above the state’s 60.9%. Grade-level math has also improved dramatically: 6th grade math jumped from 22.5% proficiency in 2022-2023 to 38.2% in 2025-2026, and 8th grade math rose from 19.1% to 39.0%. Chronic absenteeism has also fallen sharply, from a peak of 32% in 2021-2022 to 19.7% in 2025-2026—now comparable to Pike County’s 20.3% despite serving a much higher-poverty population.

Compared to nearby schools, Upson-Lee substantially outperforms Manchester Middle School (17.6 miles away) in nearly every subject—6th grade math is more than double (38.2% vs. 15.6%), and social studies is nearly triple (24.6% vs. 9.0%)—even though both serve similarly disadvantaged populations. Against Lamar County Middle School (13.5 miles away), the schools are closely matched in math, with Upson-Lee slightly ahead in 7th grade (36.8% vs. 33.6%). Areas for continued focus include 8th grade science (16.4% vs. 29.7% state) and social studies (24.6% vs. 40.2% state). Note: Georgia’s current release does not include English Language Arts scores; those arrive in December. Overall, this is a school on a clear upward trajectory, with an Algebra I program that rivals schools with far more advantages.

894

Students ?

13.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,953

Per pupil spending ?

82.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

101 Holston Dr
Thomaston, GA 30286

(706) 647-6256

District: Thomaston-Upson County

Students who attend Upson-Lee Middle School usually attend:

High:

Upson-Lee High School

Feeder schools for Upson-Lee Middle School:

Elementary:	Upson-Lee Elementary School
	Upson-Lee Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.9%

African American:

36.0%

Two or more races:

6.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 28th percentile in 2023 → 46th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 46th (2026) from a 28th-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (35% vs 43% meeting standards)

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

!Social Studies scores 16 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school35%

District avg35%

Georgia avg43%

315^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 49% (2016) to bottom 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

104^th of 202Thomaston-Upson 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	41.2	315 of 578	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.7	378 of 585	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.9	396 of 578	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.7	408 of 569	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.7	358 of 558	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.7	326 of 542	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.8	322 of 559	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.0	280 of 543	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	50.4	256 of 539	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	48.0	265 of 545	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	44.5	289 of 537	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	57.8	256 of 521	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.2	231 of 527	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.7	250 of 508	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.8	261 of 504	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.0	288 of 494	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	45.9	294 of 466	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	43.7	299 of 462	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	45.8	286 of 445	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2006	50.7	230 of 420	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	32.7	313 of 480	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	31.7	330 of 494	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	25.1	383 of 489	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.7	386 of 485	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.9	304 of 482	36.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	41.4	300 of 550	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.7	364 of 567	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.2	397 of 558	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.3	421 of 553	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	36.2	343 of 544	36.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2024	19.9	332 of 381	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	27.1	295 of 367	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	39.1	315 of 550	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.7	380 of 569	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.3	374 of 561	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.3	368 of 559	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.5	356 of 553	35.6%	★★☆☆☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2023	11.4	149 of 157	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	17.2	137 of 159	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	8.0	134 of 136	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	14.5	156 of 169	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	17.7	149 of 172	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.6	135 of 163	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	15.8	128 of 145	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	37.9	235 of 425	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	19.9	401 of 442	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	25.6	345 of 437	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.3	373 of 429	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.5	287 of 431	33.4%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	34.4	277 of 404	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	20.3	355 of 415	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.2	359 of 417	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	16.2	385 of 429	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.9	336 of 425	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Female (2026)45th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)45th percentile~ school

Male (2026)43rd percentile-3 vs school

African American (2026)35th percentile-11 vs school

White (2026)31st percentile-14 vs school

Hispanic (2024)13th percentile-19 vs school

Migrant (2023)5th percentile-23 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)1st percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I97%+49 vs state

HS Physical Science85%+24 vs state

Mathematics38%-5 vs state

Social Studies25%-16 vs state

Science16%-13 vs state

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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 (2025)	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
Upson-Lee Middle School	Public	6-8	101 Holston Dr	Thomaston	30286	Upson County	Thomaston-Upson County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 647-6256	894	66	13.6		464 (51.9%)	322 (36.0%)	39 (4.4%)	10 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (6.6%)	41.2	315^th of 578 public middle schools	45.5%		34.7	378^th of 585 public middle schools	35.4%	63	97.2	38.2	36.8	39.0	16.4	24.6	85.4	$12,953	$976	$11,977
Pike County Middle School	Public	6-8	406 Hughley Rd	Zebulon	30295	Pike County	Pike County	No	No	No	No	(770) 567-3353	777	57	13.6	43.2%	671 (86.4%)	50 (6.4%)	33 (4.2%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.3%)	67.2	165^th of 578 public middle schools	71.5%		63.3	186^th of 585 public middle schools	68.2%	21	97.3	42.5	47.1	49.4	35.6	50.8	80.1	$12,806	$541	$12,265
Lamar County Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Burnette Rd	Barnesville	30204	Lamar County	Lamar County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 358-8652	633	40	16.0	100.0%	378 (59.7%)	197 (31.1%)	28 (4.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.3%)	47.4	277^th of 578 public middle schools	52.1%		49.5	270^th of 585 public middle schools	53.8%	7		40.6	33.6	40.8	29.8	28.8		$11,609	$970	$10,639
Manchester Middle School	Public	6-8	231 W Perry St	Manchester	31816	Meriwether County	Meriwether County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 846-2846	274	20	13.5	98.9%	89 (32.5%)	154 (56.2%)	9 (3.3%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.6%)	15.3	505^th of 578 public middle schools	12.6%		16.6	496^th of 585 public middle schools	15.2%	9	62.6	15.6	21.0	18.0	13.4	9.0		$17,655	$2,772	$14,883

Frequently Asked Questions about Upson-Lee Middle School

What district is Upson-Lee Middle School in?

Thomaston-Upson County

What high school do graduates of Upson-Lee Middle School attend?

Students who attend Upson-Lee Middle School usually go on to attend Upson-Lee High School

How many students attend Upson-Lee Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 894 students attended Upson-Lee Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Upson-Lee Middle School?

Students at Upson-Lee Middle School are 52% White, 36% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Is Upson-Lee Middle School a good school?

Upson-Lee Middle School ranks 315^th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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