Bacon County Middle School

Bacon County Middle School serves 461 students in grades 6 through 8 in Alma, Georgia. The school earns a composite score of 9.0 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — with an academic score of 8.7 and a growth score of 9.3. That growth figure is worth noting: it reflects year-over-year student progress, not just a fixed snapshot of achievement on a single test day.

Statewide, Bacon County Middle ranks 44th out of 2,268 public schools in Georgia, outperforming 98% of schools across the state. Among middle schools specifically, it sits 5th out of 477 — a standing that holds across both academic achievement and student growth. The school also ranks 2nd among the four public schools in Alma.

For parents comparing options locally and statewide, these data points tell the same story: this school consistently performs well above what its size and setting would suggest. A student-teacher ratio of 12.1 to 1 keeps class sizes manageable at each grade level. Bacon County Middle operates as a regular public school, making it open to all students in the district without a selective admissions process.

Located in a rural area, Bacon County Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.