For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 631 students in 39828, GA.
The top-ranked public middle school in 39828, GA is Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 39828 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 39828, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 39828, GA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1277 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2106
Cairo, GA 39828
(229) 377-2106
Gr: 6-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 39828, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 39828, GA include Washington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 39828?
1 public middle schools are located in 39828.
What is the racial composition of students in 39828?
39828 public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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