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#779 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 34% in state

Johnson County Middle School

Middle School · Johnson County · Wrightsville, GA

A middle school in Wrightsville, GA serving grades 6th – 8th.

150 Herschel Walker Dr, Wrightsville, GA 31096

  • Math 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$15,048
Chronic Absenteeism22%

Students at Johnson County Middle School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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

77.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Johnson 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$47,950

Median home value

$87,200

Median rent

$678/mo

College educated

9.4%

Homeownership

75.2%

Poverty rate

21%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31096; 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Johnson County

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$15,048NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Johnson County Middle School

Johnson County Middle School is a public middle school in Wrightsville, GA, part of Johnson County, serving approximately 236 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #779 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Johnson County Middle School

What grades does Johnson County Middle School serve?

Johnson County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Johnson County Middle School?

Johnson County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson County Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Johnson County Middle School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Johnson County Middle School rank in GA?

Johnson County Middle School ranks #779 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Johnson County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnson County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Johnson County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson County Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Johnson County Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Johnson County Middle School a Title I school?

No, Johnson County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnson County Middle School?

77.5% of students at Johnson 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
236
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.0%
Area population (ZIP 31096)
7,307
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
42
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 31096; 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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