Jefferson County Middle School

Jefferson County Middle School is a regular public middle school located in the rural community of Stapleton, Georgia. The school serves students from sixth through eighth grade and has an enrollment of 444 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. With 38 full-time equivalent teachers, Jefferson County Middle School aims to provide personalized attention to each student.

The academic performance of the school is currently at the lower end of the scale, as indicated by its MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and a state ranking of #1426 out of 2271 schools in Georgia (37th percentile). The academic score stands at 1.9/10, with only 18% of students proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading, and just 9% proficient or above in Math. Despite these challenges, the school is committed to fostering student development and improvement.

Jefferson County Middle School is situated in a quiet rural setting, offering a close-knit community feel. The surrounding area provides a peaceful environment for students to learn and grow.

While current test scores at Jefferson County Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Jefferson County 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.