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#454 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 20% in state

Rabun County Middle School

Middle School · Rabun County · Tiger, GA

A middle school in Tiger, GA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

95 Wildcat Pride Way, Tiger, GA 30576

  • Math 49% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+6.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.8 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+8.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$16,978
Chronic Absenteeism31.1%

Students at Rabun County Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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

70.9%

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 Rabun 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average532/100K

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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

$75,000

Median home value

$289,000

Median rent

$1,402/mo

College educated

26.2%

Homeownership

72.6%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30576; 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.

Rabun County

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$16,978NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Rabun County Middle School

Rabun County Middle School is a public middle school in Tiger, GA, part of Rabun County, serving approximately 351 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #454 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rabun County Middle School

What grades does Rabun County Middle School serve?

Rabun County Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Rabun County Middle School?

Rabun County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Rabun County Middle School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rabun County Middle School rank in GA?

Rabun County Middle School ranks #454 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Rabun County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rabun County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Rabun County Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rabun County Middle School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rabun County Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Rabun County Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

70.9% of students at Rabun 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
7th – 8th
Enrollment
351
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Rabun County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.1%
Area population (ZIP 30576)
3,142
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
48.5
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 30576; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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