Coile Middle School

Coile Middle School serves 595 students in grades 6 through 8 in Athens, Georgia, offering a smaller learning environment with a student-teacher ratio of 10.8:1 and 55 full-time equivalent teachers. The school earns a solid 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks in the 73rd percentile among Georgia's middle schools, placing it at #621 out of 2,271 schools statewide. Academically, Coile Middle School shows particular strength in mathematics, with 43% of students achieving proficiency or above, while reading and language arts present opportunities for growth with 18% of students meeting proficiency standards.

The school's dedicated teaching staff works within a manageable class size structure that allows for more individualized attention. The school draws from a diverse community where 36% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, though the area faces economic challenges with a median household income of $36,319 and a poverty rate of 41.1%. Median home values in the area average $183,100, reflecting the working-class character of this ZIP code that serves over 23,500 residents.

Located on Old Elberton Road, Coile Middle School sits in a rural setting near Athens, providing students with a quieter educational environment while remaining connected to the broader educational and cultural resources of the university town.

Located in a rural area, Coile Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.