Bear Creek Middle School

Bear Creek Middle School serves 742 students in grades 6 through 8 in Statham, Georgia, earning recognition as one of Barrow County's stronger middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranking in the 79th percentile statewide at #474 out of 2,271 Georgia schools, the school demonstrates solid academic performance that exceeds many peers across the state. The school maintains a favorable learning environment with 55 full-time equivalent teachers providing a 13.5-to-1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention.

Academically, students show particular strength in mathematics, with 54% achieving proficiency or above, while reading and language arts skills present opportunities for continued growth with 36% proficient or above. Bear Creek Middle School draws from a stable suburban community where families demonstrate strong educational values. The surrounding area reflects middle-class stability, with median household incomes of $81,150 and home values averaging $266,500.

About one-third of local adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the community maintains a low poverty rate of 9.4%, factors that often contribute to educational support at home. Located on Jefferson Street in this small suburban setting of Statham, Bear Creek Middle School serves a close-knit community of just over 10,000 residents who value educational achievement and community connection.