Serving 974 students in grades 6-8, Rex Mill Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 974 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rex Mill Middle School's student population of 974 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
974 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rex Mill Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rex Mill Middle School is 0.50, 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
#1797 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
26%
18%
Black
66%
36%
White
2%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rex Mill Middle School's ranking?
Rex Mill Middle School is ranked #1797 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Rex Mill Middle School often compared to?
Rex Mill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adamson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Rex Mill Middle School?
974 students attend Rex Mill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Rex Mill Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rex Mill Middle School?
Rex Mill Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rex Mill Middle School offer ?
Rex Mill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rex Mill Middle School part of?
Rex Mill Middle School is part of Clayton County School District.
School Reviews
4 3/26/2020
Pretty good school some teachers I do not like but principal Dr. Turner is a good principle to us. She keeps everything in order.
5 7/19/2016
This school can teach me many new things
5 3/16/2012
Hi i want to say that we students should have more homework because if we kids just sit and watch television, the television rots our brains as well as video games.
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