For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,949 students in Mitchell County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mitchell County, GA are Baconton Community Charter School, Shiver Elementary School and Mitchell County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Mitchell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baconton Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 E Walton St
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Baconton, GA 31716
(229) 787-9999
Gr: PK-12 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Shiver Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1847 Ga Highway 93 N
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Gr: PK-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Mitchell County Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
55 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7005
Camilla, GA 31730
(229) 321-7005
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Pelham City Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 Mathewson Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-6063
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-6063
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mitchell County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mitchell County, GA include Baconton Community Charter School, Shiver Elementary School and Mitchell County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mitchell County?
4 public middle schools are located in Mitchell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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