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#861 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 38% in state

Gray Station Middle School

Middle School · Jones County · Gray, GA

A Jones County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

324 Ga Highway 18 E, Gray, GA 31032

  • Math 50% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+7.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.9 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$12,846
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Gray Station Middle School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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

56.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Gray Station 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 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average509/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gray), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,598

Median home value

$192,400

Median rent

$1,013/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31032; 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 Jones County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clifton Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.46–8Not available521Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Jones County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$12,846NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Gray Station Middle School

Gray Station Middle School is a public middle school in Gray, GA, part of Jones County, serving approximately 637 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #861 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gray Station Middle School

What grades does Gray Station Middle School serve?

Gray Station Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Gray Station Middle School?

Gray Station Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 637 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray Station Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gray Station Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gray Station Middle School rank in GA?

Gray Station Middle School ranks #861 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Gray Station Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gray Station Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Gray Station Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gray Station Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Gray Station Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Gray Station Middle School a Title I school?

No, Gray Station Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gray Station Middle School?

56.2% of students at Gray Station 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
637
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jones County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
Area population (ZIP 31032)
13,755
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
41.8
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 31032; 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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