Serving 635 students in grades 6-8, Risley 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 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher 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 51% 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: 635 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Risley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Risley Middle School's student population of 635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
635 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Risley 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 Risley Middle School is 0.64, 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
#1089 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
12%
18%
Black
33%
36%
White
49%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Risley Middle School's ranking?
Risley Middle School is ranked #1089 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Risley Middle School often compared to?
Risley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glynn Middle School, Jane Macon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Risley Middle School?
635 students attend Risley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Risley Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 12% 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 Risley Middle School?
Risley Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Risley Middle School offer ?
Risley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Risley Middle School part of?
Risley Middle School is part of Glynn County School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First Day of Second Semester (Events)
January 08, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break Holidays (Events)
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break Holidays (Events)
April 01, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break Holidays (Events)
April 02, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break Holidays (Events)
April 03, 2025 (Thursday)
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