Serving 1,088 students in grades 6-8, Grovetown Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,088 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grovetown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grovetown Middle School's student population of 1,088 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,088 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grovetown 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 Grovetown Middle School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1071 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
45%
36%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grovetown Middle School's ranking?
Grovetown Middle School is ranked #1071 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Grovetown Middle School often compared to?
Grovetown Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harlem Middle School, Columbia Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Grovetown Middle School?
1,088 students attend Grovetown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Grovetown Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grovetown Middle School?
Grovetown Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grovetown Middle School offer ?
Grovetown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Grovetown Middle School part of?
Grovetown Middle School is part of Columbia County School District.
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