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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 31791

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Test scores delayed: 2026 rankings for Georgia do not yet include English Language Arts scores, which will not be released by the Georgia Department of Education until winter 2026.

At a glance

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661

Students

Top rankedWorth County Middle School255^th of 578 Georgia middle schools

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Biggest riser

Worth County Middle School up 54 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

Zip code 31791, serving the Sylvester, Georgia area, is home to a single middle school: Worth County Middle School, which educates students in grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment of 661 students.

Worth County Middle School is a school on the rise, improving its state ranking from the 37th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 56th percentile in 2025-2026 and earning a 3-star rating. Its standout strength is an exceptional Algebra I program, with 96.3% of students scoring proficient or above in 2025-2026—nearly double the state average of 48.1%—following a perfect 100% proficiency rate the prior year. The school also shows strong momentum in mathematics, with significant year-over-year gains in 6th grade (+7.4 points) and 7th grade (+7.1 points), and 8th grade math proficiency (57.4%) exceeding the state average by 11.1 points. However, challenges remain. Chronic absenteeism is a red flag at 24.4%, well above the state average of 17.7%, and Social Studies proficiency is a significant weakness at just 26.3%—a 13.9-point deficit versus the state. The school outperforms its Worth County district in every tested subject, and with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school is achieving notable academic results despite high-poverty conditions.

For parents, this school offers a strong mathematics pipeline that culminates in elite Algebra I results, making it an excellent choice for students with an aptitude for math. The upward trajectory in rankings and consistent improvement in core subjects suggest a school that is actively addressing its challenges. However, the high chronic absenteeism rate and below-average Social Studies performance are areas to monitor. English Language Arts scores for 2025-2026 are not yet available (expected in December), but the most recent data showed the school below state averages in all grade levels, particularly in 7th and 8th grades. Overall, Worth County Middle School is a solid, improving option in the Sylvester area, with clear strengths in math and a dedicated effort to lift student achievement across the board.

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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	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	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	100.0%	381 (57.6%)	215 (32.5%)	32 (4.8%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.9%)	51.3	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

Cities Near Zip Code 31791

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Sylvester	0.91 mi	5	234^th
Doerun	14.77 mi	1	311^th
Albany	15.15 mi	22	304^th
Ashburn	16.9 mi	3	352^nd
Tifton	17.85 mi	11	227^th

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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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