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#727 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 32% in state

Bennett's Mill Middle School

Middle School · Fayette County · Fayetteville, GA

A Fayette County middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

210 Lester Rd, Fayetteville, GA 30215

  • Math 48% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+5.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$14,041
Chronic Absenteeism21.4%

Students at Bennett's Mill Middle School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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

64.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bennett's Mill 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. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,704/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fayetteville), 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

$116,435

Median home value

$378,300

Median rent

$1,813/mo

College educated

44.5%

Homeownership

85.7%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30215; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Forest School: an Acton AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–122.2 mi148Compare →
J.c. Booth Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.56–83.0 mi1,133Compare →
Genesis Learning ServicesPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–103.7 mi19Compare →
Whitewater Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.96–84.4 mi849Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fayette County

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#23 of 24
District spending per student
$14,041NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bennett's Mill Middle School is listed in Fayette County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bennett's Mill Middle School

Bennett's Mill Middle School is a public middle school in Fayetteville, GA, part of Fayette County, serving approximately 877 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #727 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bennett's Mill Middle School

What grades does Bennett's Mill Middle School serve?

Bennett's Mill Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Bennett's Mill Middle School?

Bennett's Mill Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 877 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett's Mill Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bennett's Mill Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bennett's Mill Middle School rank in GA?

Bennett's Mill Middle School ranks #727 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Bennett's Mill Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bennett's Mill Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Bennett's Mill Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bennett's Mill Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bennett's Mill Middle School a charter school?

No, Bennett's Mill Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bennett's Mill Middle School a Title I school?

No, Bennett's Mill Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bennett's Mill Middle School?

64.1% of students at Bennett's Mill 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
877
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.4%
Area population (ZIP 30215)
39,233
Area average commute
34.9 min
Area median age
41.4
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 30215; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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