Summary:
Zip code 31320 in Midway, Georgia, is home to two public schools within the Liberty County School District, serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a predominantly rural, low-income coastal community.
Midway Middle School (grades 6-8, 750 students) is the standout performer in this area, delivering exceptional results in advanced coursework. The school achieved a perfect 100% proficiency rate on the Algebra I End of Course exam—more than double the state average of 48.1%—and posted a 90.5% proficiency rate in high school Physical Science, well above the state's 60.9%. These impressive numbers contrast sharply with the school's performance in standard grade-level subjects, where proficiency rates in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade math trail state averages by 9 to 15 percentage points. The school has shown steady improvement in 6th and 7th grade math over the past year, though 8th grade science saw a notable decline from 33.5% to 18.3% proficiency. Chronic absenteeism sits at 19.7%, slightly above the state rate of 17.7%.
Liberty Elementary School (grades K-5, 718 students) serves an extremely high-poverty population, with 96.2% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. The school's standout achievement is 4th grade math, where 50.4% of students scored proficient—essentially matching the state average of 50.1% and exceeding the district's 40.4%. However, performance is inconsistent across other grades and subjects: 3rd grade math proficiency is 38.5%, 5th grade math drops to 30.2%, and 5th grade science sits at 32.1%, all trailing state averages by 10-14 points. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.5% is notably higher than the state average and may contribute to these academic challenges. Both schools spend between $12,600 and $13,300 per student, yet most proficiency rates lag state benchmarks by double digits, highlighting the persistent achievement gap common in high-poverty districts. English Language Arts scores are not yet available for this year and will be released in December.
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