Toombs County Middle School

701 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 681 students in grades 6-8, Toombs 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 24% (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 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 681 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Toombs County Middle School's student population of 681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
681 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers

School Rankings

Toombs 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 Toombs County Middle School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1567 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
24%
39%
26%
40%
24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
28%
20%
Black
17%
36%
White
49%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
(22-23)
26.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toombs County Middle School's ranking?
Toombs County Middle School is ranked #1567 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?
24% 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 Toombs County Middle School?
681 students attend Toombs County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Toombs County Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Toombs County Middle School?
Toombs County Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Toombs County Middle School offer ?
Toombs County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Toombs County Middle School part of?
Toombs County Middle School is part of Toombs County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 681 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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