For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 218 students in Blakely, GA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Blakely, GA is Early County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blakely, GA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Blakely have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Blakely, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early County Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12053 Columbia St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3746
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3746
Gr: 7-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Blakely, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blakely Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
763 Jesse Johnson Dr
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 724-2137
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 724-2137
Gr: 6-11 | 2 students
Early County Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
544 Howell St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3943
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3943
313 E-tu-nake Place
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4337
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-4337
Gr: 6-10 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Oak Tree Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
649 Howell Ave.
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3172
Blakely, GA 39823
(229) 723-3172
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Blakely, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Blakely, GA include Early County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Blakely?
1 public middle schools are located in Blakely.
What is the racial composition of students in Blakely?
Blakely public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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