Bacon County Middle School

1188 Us Highway 1 S
Alma, GA 31510
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 465 students in grades 6-8, Bacon County Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bacon County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bacon County Middle School's student population of 465 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
465 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bacon County Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bacon County Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#816 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bacon County Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bacon County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bacon County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bacon County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
15%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bacon County Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bacon County Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bacon County Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bacon County Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Bacon County Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bacon County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bacon County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bacon County Middle School's ranking?
Bacon County Middle School is ranked #816 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Bacon County Middle School?
465 students attend Bacon County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bacon County Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bacon County Middle School?
Bacon County Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bacon County Middle School offer ?
Bacon County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Bacon County Middle School part of?
Bacon County Middle School is part of Bacon County School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
BCPS After School Tutoring (Last Day!) (Upcoming Events)
November 20, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break - Student/Staff Holiday Break (Upcoming Events)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - Student/Staff Holiday (Upcoming Events)
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School (Upcoming Events)
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
Day 1-Summer Break for BCSD students (Upcoming Events)
May 26, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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