Summary:
Zip code 30442, serving the Millen, Georgia area, is home to just one middle school, Jenkins County Middle School, which educates students in grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment of 260.
For parents considering this school, the standout finding is its remarkable performance in 8th-grade science and social studies. In 2025-2026, 41.9% of students scored proficient in science and 45.9% in social studies, both dramatically exceeding state averages by 12.2 and 5.7 percentage points, respectively. This is especially impressive given that the school operates within the Jenkins County district, which ranks in the bottom 20% of Georgia districts. The school is clearly a bright spot within its district, outperforming district averages by wide margins in every subject—for example, 8th-grade math proficiency (35.1%) is nearly triple the district's 12.1%. However, math remains a challenge, with 7th and 8th graders trailing the state by 11 to 14 percentage points, and 8th-grade math saw a concerning 9.6-point drop year-over-year. The school also serves a student body where 100% qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet it has achieved a favorable 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $13,551.
Chronic absenteeism presents a mixed picture: at 26.0%, the school's rate is far better than the district's alarming 44.3%, but still 8.3 points above the state average. Encouragingly, the school's state ranking has improved steadily over three years, from the 49th to the 57th percentile, suggesting sustainable growth. While the 100% poverty rate poses real challenges, the school's exceptional science and social studies scores prove that high achievement is possible, making it a solid choice for families prioritizing those subjects, though math support may be needed.
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