Burney-harris-lyons Middle School

Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School serves 718 students in grades 6-8 in Athens, Georgia, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10, the school ranks 116th out of 2,271 schools statewide, placing it in the 95th percentile for academic achievement. The school demonstrates particularly strong performance in mathematics, where 63% of students score proficient or above across all grade levels.

Reading and language arts show 31% of students meeting proficiency standards, indicating an area with room for continued growth. With 60 full-time equivalent teachers serving the student body, Burney-Harris-Lyons maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12:1, allowing for more individualized attention and support. Located at 1600 Tallassee Road, the school serves a diverse community where 51% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting a commitment to education.

The surrounding ZIP code 30606 has a median household income of $58,727 and median home values of $307,700, representing a middle-income area with nearly 48,000 residents. Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School operates within Athens' mid-size city environment, providing students with both suburban stability and access to the educational and cultural resources of a vibrant college town.