For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 360 students in 31774, GA.
The top ranked public middle school in 31774, GA is Irwin County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 31774 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 31774, GA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31774, GA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irwin County Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
149 Chieftain Cir
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-5517
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-5517
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
31774, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Educational Center (Alternative Center) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
310 Vo Tech Dr
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9719
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9719
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 31774, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 31774, GA include Irwin County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 31774?
1 public middle schools are located in 31774.
What is the racial composition of students in 31774?
31774 public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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