Serving 219 students in grades 6-8, Towns County Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Towns County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Towns County Middle School's student population of 219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Towns County Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Towns County Middle School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#440 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
1%
36%
White
86%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Towns County Middle School's ranking?
Towns County Middle School is ranked #440 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Towns County Middle School often compared to?
Towns County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Towns County High School, Towns County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Towns County Middle School?
219 students attend Towns County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Towns County Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Towns County Middle School?
Towns County Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Towns County Middle School offer ?
Towns County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Towns County Middle School part of?
Towns County Middle School is part of Towns County School District.
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