Serving 486 students in grades 6-8, Coastal Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coastal Middle School serves the eastern part of Savannah, GA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 79.9 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 11 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coastal Middle School's student population of 486 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coastal Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coastal Middle School is 0.63, 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
#835 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
24%
36%
White
55%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coastal Middle School's ranking?
Coastal Middle School is ranked #835 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Coastal Middle School often compared to?
Coastal Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Derenne Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Coastal Middle School?
486 students attend Coastal Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Coastal Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coastal Middle School?
Coastal Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coastal Middle School offer ?
Coastal Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coastal Middle School part of?
Coastal Middle School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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