Blake Bass Middle School

500 Shaw Road
Sharpsburg, GA 30277
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Top 20%
Serving 886 students in grades 6-8, Blake Bass Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 886 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blake Bass Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Blake Bass Middle School's student population of 886 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
886 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Blake Bass Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blake Bass Middle School is 0.52, 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)
#364 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
50%
37%
59%
40%
65%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
19%
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Black
11%
36%
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White
67%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Blake Bass Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blake Bass Middle School's ranking?
Blake Bass Middle School is ranked #364 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Blake Bass Middle School?
886 students attend Blake Bass Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Blake Bass Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blake Bass Middle School?
Blake Bass Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blake Bass Middle School offer ?
Blake Bass Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Blake Bass Middle School part of?
Blake Bass Middle School is part of Coweta County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 886 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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