Albany Middle School

1700 Cordell Ave
Albany, GA 31705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 833 students in grades 6-8, Albany 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 7% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 833 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Albany Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Albany Middle School's student population of 833 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
833 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Albany Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albany Middle School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#2092 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Albany Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Albany Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Albany Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Albany Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Albany Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Albany Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Albany Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
93%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Albany Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Albany Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Albany Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Albany Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Albany Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Albany Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Albany Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Albany Middle School's ranking?
Albany Middle School is ranked #2092 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Albany Middle School often compared to?
Albany Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Merry Acres Middle School, Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Albany Middle School?
833 students attend Albany Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Albany Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Albany Middle School?
Albany Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Albany Middle School offer ?
Albany Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Albany Middle School part of?
Albany Middle School is part of Dougherty County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 833 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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