For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 922 students in Upson County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Upson County, GA is Upson-lee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upson County, GA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Upson County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Upson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upson-lee Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Holston Dr
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-6256
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-6256
Gr: 6-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Upson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Upson-lee Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
300 Adams St
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-5738
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-5738
172 Knight Trail
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516
Gr: PK-5 | 1,585 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Upson County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Upson County, GA include Upson-lee Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Upson County?
1 public middle schools are located in Upson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Upson County?
Upson 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).
Recent Articles
Can Public Schools Charge for Required Graduation Courses?
Can a public school charge for a course your child needs to graduate? Learn how state rules, course alternatives, summer programs, and fee waivers affect the answer, plus what parents should request before paying, accepting a substitute, or challenging a charge that threatens graduation plans.
Save Your Child's Work Before a School Account Closes
School accounts may close after graduation or a transfer, leaving important projects inaccessible. Learn what families should save, which deadlines to confirm, how to check exported files, and why shared links alone may not preserve your child's work for future applications, learning, or personal memories.
School Commute Time: When Distance Affects School Fit
Is your child's school commute becoming too demanding? Learn how to weigh educational benefits against daily strain, recognize warning signs, explore practical adjustments, and decide when a closer school fits.