Serving 140 students in grades 6-8, Twiggs 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Twiggs Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Jeffersonville, GA, encompassing approximately 362.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 18 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Twiggs Middle School's student population of 140 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
140 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence is the standard and students graduate, fully prepared for college, business and other vocations.
School Rankings
Twiggs 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 Twiggs Middle School is 0.57, 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
#1958 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
59%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twiggs Middle School's ranking?
Twiggs Middle School is ranked #1958 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Twiggs Middle School?
140 students attend Twiggs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Twiggs Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Twiggs Middle School?
Twiggs Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Twiggs Middle School offer ?
Twiggs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Twiggs Middle School part of?
Twiggs Middle School is part of Twiggs County School District.
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