Serving 218 students in grades 7-8, Early County 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 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Early County Middle School serves the entire district of Blakely, GA, covering an extensive attendance zone of approximately 516.3 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 21.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Early County Middle School's student population of 218 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Early County 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 Early County Middle School is 0.37, 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
#1758 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
78%
36%
White
15%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early County Middle School's ranking?
Early County Middle School is ranked #1758 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Early County Middle School?
218 students attend Early County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Early County Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early County Middle School?
Early County Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Early County Middle School offer ?
Early County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early County Middle School part of?
Early County Middle School is part of Early County School District.
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