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#1003 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 44% in state

South Tattnall Middle School

Middle School · Tattnall County · Glennville, GA

A Tattnall County middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

721 E Barnard St, Glennville, GA 30427

  • Math 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.7:1 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-4.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-1.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.9 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$14,290
Chronic Absenteeism30.5%

Students at South Tattnall Middle School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency33%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
39%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
31%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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

78.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where South Tattnall 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average570/100K

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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

$58,116

Median home value

$155,700

Median rent

$696/mo

College educated

15.7%

Homeownership

71%

Poverty rate

21.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30427; 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

1 in Tattnall County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Tattnall Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.76–8Not available444Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Tattnall County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$14,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About South Tattnall Middle School

South Tattnall Middle School is a public middle school in Glennville, GA, part of Tattnall County, serving approximately 380 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,003 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Tattnall Middle School

What grades does South Tattnall Middle School serve?

South Tattnall Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend South Tattnall Middle School?

South Tattnall Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Tattnall Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Tattnall Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Tattnall Middle School rank in GA?

South Tattnall Middle School ranks #1,003 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is South Tattnall Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Tattnall Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 South Tattnall Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Tattnall Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is South Tattnall Middle School a charter school?

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

Is South Tattnall Middle School a Title I school?

No, South Tattnall Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Tattnall Middle School?

78.4% of students at South Tattnall 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
380
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Tattnall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.5%
Area population (ZIP 30427)
11,892
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
38.3
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 30427; 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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