Summary:
Zip code 31546 in Jesup, Georgia, is served by a single middle school, Arthur Williams Middle School, which enrolls 626 students in grades 6–8 within the Wayne County school district.
Arthur Williams Middle School stands out for its extraordinary performance in advanced mathematics. In the 2025–2026 school year, 100% of students taking Algebra I scored proficient or better, compared to just 32.4% district-wide and 48.1% statewide—a remarkable achievement that has been consistent, with a 97.6% proficiency rate the prior year. The school also exceeds state averages in 6th-grade math (47.5% vs. 40.7% statewide) and showed strong year-over-year gains in 7th-grade math (+10.4 points) and 8th-grade social studies (+15.4 points). However, 8th-grade science proficiency lags significantly at 18.9%, well below the state's 29.7%, and 8th-grade math declined to 37.2% from 44.1% the previous year. The school's overall state ranking improved from the 46th percentile in 2024–2025 to the 55th percentile in 2025–2026, recovering to its 2023–2024 level.
This school serves a high-need population, with nearly 98% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, yet it still achieves competitive results. Chronic absenteeism is a concern at 22.4%, notably higher than the state's 17.7%, though the school maintains a favorable 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio and spends $12,548 per student. For parents, the key takeaway is that Arthur Williams Middle School excels in advanced math pathways and shows positive momentum in several subjects, but families should be aware of the science performance gap and absenteeism challenges when considering this school.
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