For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 785 students in 31779, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 31779, GA are Shiver Elementary School and Pelham City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 31779 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 31779, GA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31779, GA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shiver Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1847 Ga Highway 93 N
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Gr: PK-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Pelham City Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 Mathewson Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-6063
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-6063
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 31779, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 31779, GA include Shiver Elementary School and Pelham City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 31779?
2 public middle schools are located in 31779.
What is the racial composition of students in 31779?
31779 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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