Summary:
Zip code 31805 is home to just one middle school, Chattahoochee County Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 in Cusseta, Georgia, with 199 students enrolled.
Chattahoochee County Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance in 8th grade Social Studies, where 53.2% of students are proficient compared to the state average of 40.2%—a 13-point advantage. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.0%, far below the state average of 17.7%, which is especially notable given that about two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. With a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1, the school provides more individualized attention than many others. However, academic performance varies significantly by subject and grade. While 6th grade math proficiency (49.0%) exceeds the state average by 8.3 points, 7th grade math proficiency (26.7%) falls 15.3 points below the state average—a dramatic 17.4-point decline from the previous year. The most concerning area is 8th grade Physical Science, where only 35.9% of students are proficient versus the state's 60.9%, a 25-point gap. The school maintains a 3-star rating and ranks in the 52nd percentile statewide, having improved from 228th to 194th before settling at 276th in the most recent ranking.
Year-over-year trends show a mixed picture: 6th grade math improved by 9.4 points and 8th grade Social Studies improved by 7.6 points, but 7th grade math dropped sharply by 17.4 points and 8th grade math declined by 3.4 points. The school spends $13,982 per student, a substantial investment that yields strong results in some areas but leaves room for improvement in math and science. As the only middle school in the Chattahoochee County district, its performance directly reflects district-wide outcomes. For parents, this school offers a supportive environment with low absenteeism and strong Social Studies instruction, but they should be aware of the volatility in math scores and the significant gap in Physical Science proficiency.
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