Serving 1,151 students in grades 6-8, Bonaire Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,151 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bonaire Middle School serves the northeast part of Bonaire, GA, covering an area of approximately 37.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 8.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bonaire Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bonaire Middle School's student population of 1,151 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,151 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1996
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bonaire Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonaire Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#226 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Jaguars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonaire Middle School's ranking?
Bonaire Middle School is ranked #226 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Bonaire Middle School often compared to?
Bonaire Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Feagin Mill Middle School, Huntington Middle School, Mossy Creek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Bonaire Middle School?
1,151 students attend Bonaire Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Bonaire Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bonaire Middle School?
Bonaire Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bonaire Middle School offer ?
Bonaire Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bonaire Middle School part of?
Bonaire Middle School is part of Houston County School District.
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