Martha Puckett Middle School

Martha Puckett Middle School is a public middle school in Jesup, Georgia, serving 548 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Wayne County School District, which is ranked 93 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Martha Puckett Middle School has consistently underperformed compared to state and county averages on the Georgia Milestones Assessments, it stands out for its exceptional performance on the Algebra I End of Course exam, with proficiency rates consistently above 80% in recent years. However, the school faces significant challenges, with a high percentage of students (75-76%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a need for additional resources and support to address the needs of economically disadvantaged students. When compared to nearby schools, such as Long County Middle School and Arthur Williams Middle School, Martha Puckett Middle School generally performs worse on the state assessments.

The school's spending per student has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from $7,946 to $8,781, which is relatively low compared to the state average. However, the student-teacher ratio has improved, decreasing from 14.8 in 2021-2022 to 12.1 in 2023-2024, suggesting a more favorable learning environment for students. Overall, Martha Puckett Middle School faces significant challenges in terms of student academic performance, and the school community may benefit from identifying and implementing effective strategies to close the performance gap and provide a more equitable education for its students.