Excellent
#337 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 15% in state
Schley Middle High School
High School · Schley County · Ellaville, GA
A Schley County high school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 1350, Ellaville, GA 31806
- Math 56% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Schley Middle High School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Schley Middle High 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,507/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ellaville), 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
$61,026
Median home value
$154,100
Median rent
$753/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Schley County
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Schley Middle High School is listed in Schley County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Schley Middle High School
Schley Middle High School is a public high school in Ellaville, GA, part of Schley County, serving approximately 672 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #337 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Schley Middle High School
What grades does Schley Middle High School serve?
Schley Middle High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Schley Middle High School?
Schley Middle High School has an enrollment of approximately 672 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schley Middle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schley Middle High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Schley Middle High School rank in GA?
Schley Middle High School ranks #337 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Schley Middle High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Schley Middle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Schley Middle High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Schley Middle High School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Schley Middle High School a charter school?
No, Schley Middle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Schley Middle High School a Title I school?
No, Schley Middle High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Schley Middle High School?
58.6% of students at Schley Middle High 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 672
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Schley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (229) 937-0560
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 31806)
- 4,316
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 31806; 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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