Serving 582 students in grades 6-8, Coile 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 11% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Coile Middle School serves the northeast part of Athens, GA, covering an area of approximately 40.7 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coile Middle School's student population of 582 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coile Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coile Middle School is 0.57, 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
#2060 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
52%
20%
Black
40%
36%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coile Middle School's ranking?
Coile Middle School is ranked #2060 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Coile Middle School often compared to?
Coile Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burney-harris-lyons Middle School, Clarke Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Coile Middle School?
582 students attend Coile Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Coile Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coile Middle School?
Coile Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coile Middle School offer ?
Coile Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coile Middle School part of?
Coile Middle School is part of Clarke County School District.
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