Byron Middle School

201 Linda Dr
Byron, GA 31008
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 454 students in grades 6-8, Byron Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Byron Middle School's student population of 454 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
454 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Byron Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byron Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (GA)
#946 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
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25%
36%
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39%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
18%
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Black
36%
36%
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White
51%
37%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Byron Middle School's ranking?
Byron Middle School is ranked #946 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Byron Middle School often compared to?
Byron Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Byron Middle School?
454 students attend Byron Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Byron Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Byron Middle School?
Byron Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Byron Middle School offer ?
Byron Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Byron Middle School part of?
Byron Middle School is part of Peach County School District.

School Reviews

3   3/25/2020
BES and BMS are both, in my opinion, good schools. Are they the best, no of course not. However, I had a child who attended there from Kindergarten through 6th grade and with only a couple of exceptions; the experience was great. She began the gifted program in elementary and was in this through 6th grade as well. Since we lived in Byron, the schools were convenient to our home and so attending extra-curricular activities and volunteering was easy. However, once they move to high school, this change from a 5 to 10 minutes commute into a 20 to 30 minutes commute which defeats, in my opinion, the whole reason to live in a rural area long commutes. This, along with the fact that PCHS is just not up to the same standards as BES and BMS is why we had to, like many parents, make the decision to either drive to Perry, Warner Robins or Macon for private school or leave Byron altogether once they reached high school. We chose to leave. Byron could be a thriving small town but by not building their own high school in Byron where many of the nice subdivisions are located, families move away or avoid Byron altogether because the high school is not ideal. It could be a much better town and generate much more revenue if only the high schools could separate fully. I also feel the elementary and middle sports teams especially those like dance team were based upon who knew who and the moms who were friends with coaches because, in my opinion, at the elementary level, why wouldn't all kids somehow get to participate? Based upon the number of students on free and reduced lunch at the school, many students have not had privileges like dance and gymnastics privately prior to elementary. So why not allow them to learn in the lower grades and save the try out garbage for high school. Just my opinion but it is truly disheartening to see so many girls work hard for the one week they are given only to be rejected when these same girls could be great if they had more than a week to learn. My daughter was in a private dance and gymnastics and I was on a dance team in high school all 4 years and know 100 percent her and a couple other kids who tried out should have been on that team and yet I wasn't in with the coach like the other moms. I know this sounds petty and like sore loser stuff, but it is not. in Fact, it is such a known fact, many moms will not allow their daughters to try for dance team due to the fact that they know it is popularity based. How can this be happening in a public school? I don't believe everyone gets a ribbon for participation however I do believe in grades 1 through 6 or 7 that each kid should have access to activities in order to even know if they are good or not at them and they cannot know this in one week and being judged by people who are definitely showing favoritism.
- Posted by Parent - justamom

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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