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Bryan County Middle School

Middle School · Bryan County · Pembroke, GA

A middle school in Pembroke, GA serving grades 6th – 8th.

600 Payne Dr, Pembroke, GA 31321

  • Math 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-5.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.1 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$11,263
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Students at Bryan County Middle School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 49 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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

75.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bryan County 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 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average491/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$70,781

Median home value

$145,600

Median rent

$984/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31321; 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

1 in Bryan County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Richmond Hill Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.06–8Not available1,922Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Bryan County

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#9 of 10
District spending per student
$11,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bryan County Middle School is listed in Bryan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bryan County Middle School

Bryan County Middle School is a public middle school in Pembroke, GA, part of Bryan County, serving approximately 412 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,315 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bryan County Middle School

What grades does Bryan County Middle School serve?

Bryan County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Bryan County Middle School?

Bryan County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bryan County Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bryan County Middle School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bryan County Middle School rank in GA?

Bryan County Middle School ranks #1,315 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Bryan County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bryan County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Bryan County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bryan County Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bryan County Middle School a charter school?

No, Bryan County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bryan County Middle School a Title I school?

No, Bryan County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bryan County Middle School?

75.5% of students at Bryan County 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
412
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Bryan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%
Area population (ZIP 31321)
7,761
Area average commute
33.5 min
Area median age
36.5
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 31321; 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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