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#1734 of 2,268 schools in GA

Anita White Carson Middle School

Middle School · Greene County · Greensboro, GA

A Greene County middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.

1010 S Main St, Greensboro, GA 30642

  • Math 15% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-27 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.8 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
District spending per student$19,636
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Students at Anita White Carson Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency25%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
23%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
20%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
19%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Anita White Carson Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,084/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greensboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$89,394

Median home value

$423,700

Median rent

$978/mo

College educated

42.8%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Greene County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$19,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Anita White Carson Middle School is listed in Greene County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Anita White Carson Middle School

Anita White Carson Middle School is a public middle school in Greensboro, GA, part of Greene County, serving approximately 396 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,734 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Anita White Carson Middle School

What grades does Anita White Carson Middle School serve?

Anita White Carson Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Anita White Carson Middle School?

Anita White Carson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anita White Carson Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Anita White Carson Middle School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Anita White Carson Middle School rank in GA?

Anita White Carson Middle School ranks #1,734 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Anita White Carson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Anita White Carson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Anita White Carson Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Anita White Carson Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Anita White Carson Middle School a charter school?

No, Anita White Carson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Anita White Carson Middle School a Title I school?

No, Anita White Carson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anita White Carson Middle School?

97.5% of students at Anita White Carson Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
396
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Greene County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%
Area population (ZIP 30642)
14,884
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
55.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30642; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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