Very Good
#558 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 25% in state
Blake Bass Middle School
Middle School · Coweta County · Sharpsburg, GA
A Coweta County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
500 Shaw Road, Sharpsburg, GA 30277
- Math 58% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blake Bass Middle School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 57% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blake Bass 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated734/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,226
Median home value
$364,200
Median rent
$1,279/mo
College educated
42.2%
Homeownership
92.7%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30277; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 1–12 | 3.9 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Clearwater AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 1–12 | 3.9 mi | 34 | Compare → |
| Georgia Baptist Children's Home and Family MinistriesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Arnall Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 693 | Compare → |
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.
Coweta County
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #10 of 29
- District spending per student
- $12,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blake Bass Middle School is listed in Coweta County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blake Bass Middle School
Blake Bass Middle School is a public middle school in Sharpsburg, GA, part of Coweta County, serving approximately 886 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #558 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blake Bass Middle School
What grades does Blake Bass Middle School serve?
Blake Bass Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Blake Bass Middle School?
Blake Bass Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 886 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blake Bass Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blake Bass Middle School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blake Bass Middle School rank in GA?
Blake Bass Middle School ranks #558 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Blake Bass Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blake Bass Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Blake Bass Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blake Bass Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Blake Bass Middle School a charter school?
No, Blake Bass Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blake Bass Middle School a Title I school?
No, Blake Bass Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blake Bass Middle School?
35.4% of students at Blake Bass 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
- 886
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Coweta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (770) 254-2600
- Area population (ZIP 30277)
- 22,558
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 30277; 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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