For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 922 students in Upson County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Upson County, GA is Upson-lee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upson County, GA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Upson County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Public Middle Schools in Upson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upson-lee Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Holston Dr
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-6256
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-6256
Gr: 6-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Upson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Upson-lee Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
300 Adams St
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-5738
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-5738
172 Knight Trail
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Gr: PK-5 | 1,585 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Upson County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Upson County, GA include Upson-lee Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Upson County?
1 public middle schools are located in Upson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Upson County?
Upson County 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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