Schley Middle High School is located in the town of Ellaville, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Schley County School District, which covers residents of Ellaville and Murrays Crossroads. The middle school serves grades 6 through 8, while the high school serves grades 9 through 12.
Serving 649 students in grades 6-12, Schley Middle High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 649 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Schley Middle High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Ellaville, GA, covering approximately 167.8 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 10.1 miles and the furthest edge located 16.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schley Middle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Schley Middle High School's student population of 649 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
649 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Schley Middle High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schley Middle High School is 0.45, 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
#410 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
36%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
63%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Silver
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schley Middle High School's ranking?
Schley Middle High School is ranked #410 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Schley Middle High School?
The graduation rate of Schley Middle High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Schley Middle High School?
649 students attend Schley Middle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Schley Middle High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Schley Middle High School?
Schley Middle High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Schley Middle High School offer ?
Schley Middle High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Schley Middle High School part of?
Schley Middle High School is part of Schley County School District.
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