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J. R. Trippe Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

444^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 23% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

J. R. Trippe Middle School in Vidalia, GA, serves 498 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Vidalia City district. The school has seen its statewide ranking slip from the 37th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 23rd percentile in 2025-2026, and it now serves a student body where 97.6% qualify for free or reduced lunch—a sharp jump from 72.1% the prior year.

The school’s standout strength is advanced math. In 2024-2025, 88.6% of students scored proficient in Algebra I—more than double the state average (44.9%) and far above the district rate (39.9%). Even after dropping to 46.3% in 2025-2026, that result still matches the state average (48.1%) and doubles the district’s 23.5%. This pattern repeats in high school-level physical science, where 47.4% of 8th graders scored proficient versus just 4.8% in standard 8th grade science—a 25-point gap below the state average (29.7%). In other words, the school excels at accelerating select students into advanced coursework, but the majority of students struggle with grade-level material. For example, only 17.4% of 6th graders met state math standards, compared to 40.7% statewide.

Compared to nearby schools, Montgomery County Middle School (10.9 miles away) outperforms J. R. Trippe in nearly every subject—most dramatically in science (31.1% vs. 4.8%) and social studies (45.1% vs. 23.1%). Toombs County Middle School (5.9 miles away) also beats J. R. Trippe in 6th and 7th grade math, though J. R. Trippe’s Algebra I results outpace both neighbors. Chronic absenteeism has risen from 11.8% to 17.9% over four years, now matching the state average. The most pressing concern is special education: students with disabilities rank in the 1st percentile statewide (419th out of 425 schools). Per-student spending is $13,362, higher than Toombs County’s $11,463 but lower than Montgomery County’s $15,791, suggesting that money alone doesn’t explain the performance gaps. The school appears to be in a transition period, with a significant demographic shift and a need for targeted support to lift grade-level achievement for all students.

498

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,362

Per pupil spending ?

97.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2200 McIntosh St
Vidalia, GA 30474

(912) 537-3813

District: Vidalia City

Students who attend J. R. Trippe Middle School usually attend:

High:

Vidalia Comprehensive High School

Feeder schools for J. R. Trippe Middle School:

Elementary:	J. D. Dickerson Primary School
	Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

50.2%

White:

35.5%

Hispanic:

9.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 40th percentile in 2016 → 23rd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (25% vs 43% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (23rd percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 17 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school25%

District avg23%

Georgia avg43%

444^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 23%▼ down 17 pts since 2016

From bottom 40% (2016) to bottom 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

172^nd of 202Vidalia City 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	22.8	444 of 578	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	26.2	433 of 585	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.5	405 of 578	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.6	366 of 569	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.6	382 of 558	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.0	324 of 542	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.7	422 of 559	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.0	373 of 543	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	31.1	385 of 539	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	40.8	328 of 545	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	43.4	299 of 537	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	58.9	245 of 521	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.1	258 of 527	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.3	220 of 508	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.3	220 of 504	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.5	168 of 494	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.5	177 of 466	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	55.0	223 of 462	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.2	209 of 445	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	67.1	128 of 420	69.5%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	18.1	425 of 480	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	16.5	455 of 494	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	20.7	428 of 489	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.6	388 of 485	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	19.4	421 of 482	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	20.1	449 of 550	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	24.6	433 of 567	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	31.5	384 of 558	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.8	332 of 553	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.3	388 of 544	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	41.1	221 of 400	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.5	132 of 381	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.3	103 of 380	72.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	24.3	419 of 550	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	26.2	423 of 569	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.5	403 of 561	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.1	369 of 559	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.8	354 of 553	36.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	13.1	419 of 425	1.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	13.7	437 of 442	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	51.9	167 of 437	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	35.1	263 of 429	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.1	265 of 431	38.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	22.0	330 of 404	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	31.5	293 of 415	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.1	291 of 417	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.4	219 of 429	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.0	264 of 425	37.9%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Hispanic (2025)45th percentile+19 vs school

Male (2026)24th percentile~ school

Female (2026)18th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)18th percentile-5 vs school

African American (2026)11th percentile-12 vs school

Special Education (2026)1st percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

HS Physical Science47%-14 vs state

Algebra I46%~ state avg

Mathematics24%-19 vs state

Social Studies23%-17 vs state

Science5%-25 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
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%)	22.8	444^th of 578 public middle schools	23.2%		26.2	433^rd of 585 public middle schools	26.0%	11	46.3	17.4	31.0	24.4	4.8	23.1	47.4	$13,362	$1,106	$12,256
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%)	36.7	350^th of 578 public middle schools	39.4%		29.5	413^th of 585 public middle schools	29.4%	63		38.4	32.6	23.3	25.7	22.9		$11,463	$1,425	$10,038
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%)	38.7	333^rd of 578 public middle schools	42.4%		45.5	296^th of 585 public middle schools	49.4%	37		20.0	18.8	32.8	31.1	45.1		$15,791	$1,170	$14,621

Frequently Asked Questions about J. R. Trippe Middle School

Is J. R. Trippe Middle School a good school?

J. R. Trippe Middle School ranks in the bottom 23.2% of Georgia middle schools.

What high school do graduates of J. R. Trippe Middle School attend?

Students who attend J. R. Trippe Middle School usually go on to attend Vidalia Comprehensive High School

How many students attend J. R. Trippe Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 498 students attended J. R. Trippe Middle School.

What district is J. R. Trippe Middle School in?

Vidalia City

What is the racial makeup of J. R. Trippe Middle School?

Students at J. R. Trippe Middle School are 50% African American, 36% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

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