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#1071 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 47% in state
Jenkins County Middle School
Middle School · Jenkins County · Millen, GA
A middle school in Millen, GA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
433 Barney Ave, Millen, GA 30442
- Math 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jenkins County Middle School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jenkins County 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,519/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Millen), 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
$36,385
Median home value
$82,500
Median rent
$666/mo
College educated
6.9%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Jenkins County
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,895NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jenkins County Middle School is listed in Jenkins County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jenkins County Middle School
Jenkins County Middle School is a public middle school in Millen, GA, part of Jenkins County, serving approximately 246 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,071 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jenkins County Middle School
What grades does Jenkins County Middle School serve?
Jenkins County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jenkins County Middle School?
Jenkins County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenkins County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jenkins County Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jenkins County Middle School rank in GA?
Jenkins County Middle School ranks #1,071 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Jenkins County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jenkins County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Jenkins County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jenkins County Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jenkins County Middle School a charter school?
No, Jenkins County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jenkins County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Jenkins County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jenkins County Middle School?
96.7% of students at Jenkins County 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
- 246
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Jenkins County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (478) 982-1063
- Area population (ZIP 30442)
- 8,484
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 30442; 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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