Schley Middle High School
Schley Middle High School serves 730 students in grades 6-12.
Schley Middle High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Schley Middle High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Schley Middle High School's student population of 730 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
Total Students | 730 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Schley Middle High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Schley Middle High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #824 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 42% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 4% |
Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
Black | 15% | 37% |
White | 78% | 40% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 83% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 56% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Schley County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Schley Middle High School is Taylor County High School (13.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Taylor County Middle School (12.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Schley County Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ellaville Schley County Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 590 students10
0.0 miles
1997 Old Us Highway 19 S
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229) 937-0550 0 PK-5 590 - Butler Taylor County Middle School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 192 students10
12.9 miles
22 Oak St
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-5285 12.9 7-8 192 - Butler Taylor County High School Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 411 students10
13.1 miles
24 Oak St
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-3314 13.1 9-12 411 - Butler Taylor County Upper Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 23%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-6 | 466 students10
13.2 miles
218 E Main St
Butler, GA 31006
(478) 862-5690 13.2 3-6 466 - Oglethorpe Macon County Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 653 students10
14.7 miles
400 Ga Highway 128
Oglethorpe, GA 31068
(478) 472-6563 14.7 PK-5 653
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