Summary:
The 31537 zip code is home to a single middle school, Bethune Middle School, which serves grades 5-8 and has a total enrollment of 476 students. Bethune Middle School is part of the Charlton County School District, which is ranked 26th out of 206 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bethune Middle School's performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments has been mixed, with strengths in certain grade levels and subjects but weaknesses in others. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 201st out of 584 Georgia middle schools in 2024-2025 (3-star rating) to 323rd out of 577 in 2022-2023 (2-star rating). The school has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 76.47% in 2023-2024, indicating a student population with significant economic challenges.
Despite the inconsistent performance, Bethune Middle School is the only middle school serving the 31537 zip code, making it an important educational resource for the local community. Further analysis of the school's strengths, challenges, and strategies for improvement would be valuable to ensure it is providing a high-quality education and meeting the needs of all students in the area.
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