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Lumpkin County Middle School

Middle School · Lumpkin County · Dahlonega, GA

A middle school in Dahlonega, GA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

152 School Dr, Dahlonega, GA 30533

  • Math 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.1 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment6.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$13,571
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

Students at Lumpkin County Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 54 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
40%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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

56.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lumpkin 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average569/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$70,417

Median home value

$270,300

Median rent

$1,080/mo

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

76.9%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30533; 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.

Lumpkin County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$13,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Lumpkin County Middle School

Lumpkin County Middle School is a public middle school in Dahlonega, GA, part of Lumpkin County, serving approximately 891 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,505 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lumpkin County Middle School

What grades does Lumpkin County Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Lumpkin County Middle School?

Lumpkin County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 891 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lumpkin County Middle School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lumpkin County Middle School rank in GA?

Lumpkin County Middle School ranks #1,505 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Lumpkin County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lumpkin County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Lumpkin County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lumpkin County Middle School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lumpkin County Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Lumpkin County Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

56.5% of students at Lumpkin 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
891
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lumpkin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%
Area population (ZIP 30533)
27,524
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
37.6
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 30533; 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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