Summary:
The 39837 zip code area is home to 3 schools serving grades K-12: Miller County Elementary School, Miller County High School, and Miller County Middle School. While the schools share a district, Miller County, their performance levels vary significantly.
The standout school in this area is Miller County Middle School, which has a statewide ranking of 218 out of 577 Georgia middle schools and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. This is in contrast to the elementary and high schools, which are ranked much lower and have only 1-2 star ratings. The middle school also demonstrates stronger test scores across subjects like Algebra I, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
Across the district, the schools serve a high-need population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 64.61% at the high school to 95.91% at the elementary school. Spending per student and student-teacher ratios also vary, which may contribute to the performance gap. While the reasons for the middle school's relative success are worth further investigation, the data suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the academic challenges faced by the elementary and high schools in this community.
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