Snelson-golden Middle School

465 Coates Rd
Hinesville, GA 31313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 843 students in grades 6-8, Snelson-golden Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 843 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Snelson-golden Middle School's student population of 843 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
843 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Snelson-golden Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Snelson-golden Middle School is 0.58, 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
This School
State Level (GA)
#1607 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
36%
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24%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
18%
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Black
62%
36%
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White
12%
37%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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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 Snelson-golden Middle School's ranking?
Snelson-golden Middle School is ranked #1607 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Snelson-golden Middle School often compared to?
Snelson-golden Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis Frasier Middle School, Midway Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Snelson-golden Middle School?
843 students attend Snelson-golden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Snelson-golden Middle School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snelson-golden Middle School?
Snelson-golden Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Snelson-golden Middle School offer ?
Snelson-golden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Snelson-golden Middle School part of?
Snelson-golden Middle School is part of Liberty County School District.

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Spring Break - School Holidays
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School - End of 4th Nine Weeks
May 17, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 843 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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