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#1578 of 2,268 schools in GA
Long County Middle School
Middle School · Long County · Ludowici, GA
A middle school in Ludowici, GA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2001 US Highway 84 E, Ludowici, GA 31316
- Math 22% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Long County Middle School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 64 points across the 12-year record (2013–2024) and has held near 25% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Long 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,006
Median home value
$206,500
Median rent
$989/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 48 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Long County
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,699NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Long County Middle School is listed in Long County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Long County Middle School
Long County Middle School is a public middle school in Ludowici, GA, part of Long County, serving approximately 988 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,578 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Long County Middle School
What grades does Long County Middle School serve?
Long County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Long County Middle School?
Long County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 988 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long County Middle School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Long County Middle School rank in GA?
Long County Middle School ranks #1,578 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Long County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Long County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Long County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Long County Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Long County Middle School a charter school?
No, Long County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Long County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Long County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Long County Middle School?
75.1% of students at Long 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
- 988
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Long County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (912) 545-2069
- Area population (ZIP 31316)
- 13,421
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 31316; 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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