Serving 596 students in grades 6-8, Swainsboro 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 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Swainsboro Middle School serves the west part of its school district in Swainsboro, GA, covering an area of approximately 463.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 19.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Swainsboro Middle School's student population of 596 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
596 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Swainsboro 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 Swainsboro Middle School is 0.63, 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
#1736 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swainsboro Middle School's ranking?
Swainsboro Middle School is ranked #1736 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Swainsboro Middle School often compared to?
Swainsboro Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Swainsboro Primary School, Swainsboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Swainsboro Middle School?
596 students attend Swainsboro Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Swainsboro Middle School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swainsboro Middle School?
Swainsboro Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swainsboro Middle School offer ?
Swainsboro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swainsboro Middle School part of?
Swainsboro Middle School is part of Emanuel County School District.
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