For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 922 students in 30286, GA.
The top ranked public middle school in 30286, GA is Upson-lee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 30286 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 30286, GA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 30286, GA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Upson-lee Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Holston Dr
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-6256
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-6256
Grades: 6-8
| 922 students
30286, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Prek (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
216 East Lee St
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 646-4729
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 646-4729
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Upson-lee Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
300 Adams St
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-5738
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-5738
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
172 Knight Trail
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Grades: PK-5
| 1,585 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 30286, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 30286, GA include Upson-lee Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 30286?
1 public middle schools are located in 30286.
What is the racial composition of students in 30286?
30286 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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