Clifton Ridge Middle School

Clifton Ridge Middle School serves 521 students in grades 6-8 in Macon, Georgia's Jones County, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing middle schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranking 132nd out of 2,271 Georgia schools, the school places in the 94th percentile statewide. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.4 to 1 with 42 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom.

Academic performance shows particular strength in mathematics, where 64% of students achieve proficiency or above across grade levels. English Language Arts shows 39% of students performing at proficient levels or higher. Located at 169 Dusty Lane, Clifton Ridge serves a diverse community in the 31211 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $47,560 and median home value is $139,900.

The neighborhood of 14,530 residents reflects a mix of educational backgrounds, with 24% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while the school works with families across various economic circumstances in an area with a 25.7% poverty rate. The school operates in a mid-size suburban setting that provides students with access to both community resources and a more intimate educational environment.