Serving 250 students in grades 6-8, Mitchell 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 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mitchell County Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Camilla, GA, encompassing approximately 509.7 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 21.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mitchell County Middle School's student population of 250 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Motto
Soaring Towards Success: Building a Brighter Future
School Rankings
Mitchell 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 Mitchell County Middle School is 0.25, 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
#1591 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
86%
36%
White
8%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
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 Mitchell County Middle School's ranking?
Mitchell County Middle School is ranked #1591 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mitchell County Middle School?
250 students attend Mitchell County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Mitchell County Middle School students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mitchell County Middle School?
Mitchell County Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mitchell County Middle School offer ?
Mitchell County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mitchell County Middle School part of?
Mitchell County Middle School is part of Mitchell County School District.
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