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Worth County Middle School

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Worth County Middle School ranks 255 th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

255^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 578 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 56% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Worth County Middle School in Sylvester, GA, serves 661 students in grades 6–8 and is part of the Worth County district. The school has been on a clear upward trajectory, climbing from a 2-star to a 3-star rating and reaching its best statewide ranking in over a decade (255th out of 201 districts, 56th percentile).

The standout strength is mathematics. In 2025–2026, an exceptional 96.3% of students scored proficient or better in Algebra I—nearly double the state average (48.1%) and more than double the district average (42%). This continues a four-year trend of outperforming the state by 30–55 percentage points. Eighth-grade math proficiency (57.4%) also leads all nearby middle schools, surpassing Eighth Street Middle School (49.6%), Northeast Middle School (36.5%), Albany Middle School (36.7%), Turner County Middle School (12.5%), and Radium Springs Middle School (7.5%). However, science (27.3%) and social studies (26.3%) proficiency lag behind state averages, with social studies trailing by nearly 14 points.

Chronic absenteeism (24.4%) is higher than the state average (17.7%) but lower than several nearby schools, including Radium Springs (37.4%) and Albany Middle (31.8%). Despite this challenge, the school achieves strong results relative to its regional peers. At $12,149 per student, spending is lower than most nearby schools—Radium Springs spends $16,504 and Turner County $18,761—yet Worth County outperforms them academically, suggesting efficient use of resources. The school also serves a high-poverty population (100% free/reduced lunch) and shows particular strength with male students (59th percentile statewide). With math scores rising dramatically over the past three years, Worth County Middle School appears well-positioned for continued improvement.

661

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,149

Per pupil spending ?

39.2%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

All students receive free meals (Community Eligibility, 2024-25)

1305 N Isabella St
Sylvester, GA 31791

(229) 776-8620

District: Worth County

Students who attend Worth County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Worth County High School

Feeder schools for Worth County Middle School:

Elementary:	Worth County Elementary School
	Worth County Primary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.6%

African American:

32.5%

Hispanic:

4.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 33rd percentile in 2016 → 56th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Georgia median (56th percentile)

Worth a look

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

!Social Studies scores 14 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg37%

Georgia avg42%

255^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 22 pts since 2016

From bottom 33% (2016) to top 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

109^th of 202Worth 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	51.4	255 of 578	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	43.5	309 of 585	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.6	371 of 578	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.0	369 of 569	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.0	354 of 558	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.1	296 of 542	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.6	381 of 559	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.3	289 of 543	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.5	319 of 539	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	34.8	363 of 545	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	29.9	378 of 537	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	46.4	339 of 521	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.9	347 of 527	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.4	354 of 508	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	48.8	302 of 504	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	54.6	245 of 494	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	53.3	243 of 466	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	48.7	267 of 462	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	49.0	263 of 445	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	47.0	258 of 420	38.6%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	39.2	270 of 480	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	30.4	344 of 494	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.2	330 of 489	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.4	326 of 485	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.5	331 of 482	31.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	45.9	269 of 550	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	39.5	327 of 567	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.2	359 of 558	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.5	364 of 553	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.4	361 of 544	33.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	54.6	227 of 550	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.0	282 of 569	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	32.6	371 of 561	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.4	360 of 559	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.7	334 of 553	39.6%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	33.8	263 of 425	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.1	215 of 442	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	28.9	314 of 437	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	50.6	167 of 431	61.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	39.2	248 of 404	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	31.4	294 of 415	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.7	363 of 417	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.5	349 of 429	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.7	339 of 425	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Male (2026)59th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)51st percentile-5 vs school

African American (2026)44th percentile-12 vs school

White (2026)39th percentile-17 vs school

Special Education (2026)38th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I96%+48 vs state

Mathematics44%~ state avg

Science27%~ state avg

Social Studies26%-14 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)	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	Directly certified (2024-25)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	39.2%	381 (57.6%)	215 (32.5%)	32 (4.8%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.9%)	51.4	255^th of 578 public middle schools	55.9%		43.5	309^th of 585 public middle schools	47.2%	54	96.3	40.9	34.0	57.4	27.3	26.3	$12,149	$1,541	$10,608
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	79.6%	44 (19.1%)	166 (72.2%)	13 (5.7%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	15	507^th of 578 public middle schools	12.3%		13.9	528^th of 585 public middle schools	9.7%	21		11.0	18.4	12.5	18.1	12.5	$18,761	$2,587	$16,174
Albany Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 Cordell Ave	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3325	792	51	15.5	60.7%	31 (3.9%)	712 (89.9%)	38 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.4%)	27.1	417^th of 578 public middle schools	27.9%		21.6	461^st of 585 public middle schools	21.2%	44		11.8	14.9	36.7	29.9	16.9	$14,652	$2,150	$12,502
Radium Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	2600 Radium Springs Rd	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3346	747	53	13.9	64.7%	14 (1.9%)	682 (91.3%)	37 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.9%)	8.4	555^th of 578 public middle schools	4.0%		8.3	566^th of 585 public middle schools	3.2%	11		9.3	9.4	7.5	8.0	6.8	$16,504	$2,330	$14,174
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	38.1%	263 (35.9%)	275 (37.5%)	155 (21.1%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.4%)	46.8	284^th of 578 public middle schools	50.9%		39.1	345^th of 585 public middle schools	41.0%	61	94.6	32.0	27.1	36.5	34.1	40.5	$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	40.3%	385 (43.6%)	296 (33.5%)	163 (18.5%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.5%)	61.7	196^th of 578 public middle schools	66.1%		54.3	240^th of 585 public middle schools	59.0%	44	100.0	38.5	39.0	49.6	34.8	48.8	$12,674	$890	$11,783

Frequently Asked Questions about Worth County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Worth County Middle School?

Students at Worth County Middle School are 58% White, 33% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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

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

How many students attend Worth County Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 661 students attended Worth County Middle School.

What district is Worth County Middle School in?

Worth County

Is Worth County Middle School a good school?

Worth County Middle School ranks 255^th of 578 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026

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2021–22 through 2024–25 Milestones Assessment scores (updated)Aug 6, 2026

2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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