Summary:
Zip code 39840, serving the Cuthbert, Georgia area, is home to just one middle school: Randolph County Middle School, which educates 139 students in grades 6 through 8 within the Randolph County school district.
For parents considering this school, the most striking story is its remarkable upward trajectory. Over the past two years, Randolph County Middle School has jumped from the 19th percentile in state rankings to the 48th percentile—a 29-point leap that places it nearly at the Georgia median. This improvement is backed by substantial year-over-year gains in most subjects: 6th grade math proficiency surged from 28.6% to 50% (now exceeding the state average), 8th grade math improved by 20.5 points to 33.3%, and social studies and science each rose by roughly 13-15 points. The school also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.1%, less than half the state average of 17.7%, which is particularly notable given that 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Per-student spending is robust at $14,991, and the student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1 indicates adequate staffing.
However, challenges remain. The 2025-2026 data shows a striking grade-level disparity in math: while 6th graders achieve 50% proficiency, 7th graders lag at just 27.7%—a 22-point gap that may reflect cohort differences or curriculum transitions. The 7th grade actually declined by 11 points from the prior year, the only subject to regress. In 8th grade, science (26.2%) and social studies (30.9%) proficiency remain below state averages, and the most recent ELA scores (2024-2025) showed 8th grade proficiency at just 7.7% versus the state's 39.8%. While the school's momentum is clearly positive and 6th grade math now exceeds state performance, families should be aware that proficiency rates in most other areas still trail state benchmarks, and the school's small size means individual cohort changes can significantly swing results from year to year.
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