Serving 344 students in grades 6-8, Telfair 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 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Telfair County Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mc Rae Helena, GA, covering approximately 444 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 13.9 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest reach of 20.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Telfair County Middle School's student population of 344 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Rankings
Telfair 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 Telfair County Middle School is 0.64, 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
#1360 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Telfair County Middle School's ranking?
Telfair County Middle School is ranked #1360 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Telfair County Middle School?
344 students attend Telfair County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Telfair County Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Telfair County Middle School?
Telfair County Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Telfair County Middle School offer ?
Telfair County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Telfair County Middle School part of?
Telfair County Middle School is part of Telfair County School District.
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