Atkinson County Middle School

145 Rebel Ln
Pearson, GA 31642
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Atkinson County High School is located in unincorporated Atkinson County, Georgia, United States, with a Pearson postal address. It is the only high school in the Atkinson County School District. Its teams are known as the Rebels. It shares a campus with its feeder school, Atkinson County Middle School.
Serving 336 students in grades 6-8, Atkinson County 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 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Atkinson County Middle School's student population of 336 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Colors
White, Red
School Calendar

School Rankings

Atkinson County Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atkinson County Middle School is 0.64, 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)
#1040 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
30%
37%
40%
40%
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
45%
19%
Black
15%
36%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Rebels
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atkinson County Middle School's ranking?
Atkinson County Middle School is ranked #1040 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Atkinson County Middle School?
336 students attend Atkinson County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Atkinson County Middle School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atkinson County Middle School?
Atkinson County Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Atkinson County Middle School offer ?
Atkinson County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Atkinson County Middle School part of?
Atkinson County Middle School is part of Atkinson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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