Saint Marys Middle School

205 Martha Dr
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,051 students in grades 6-8, Saint Marys 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 52% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 41% 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: 1,051 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Saint Marys Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Saint Marys Middle School's student population of 1,051 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,051 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys Middle School is 0.60, 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)
#349 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
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52%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saint Marys Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saint Marys Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Saint Marys Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
10%
18%
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Black
21%
36%
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White
59%
36%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Saint Marys 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
34%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Saint Marys Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saint Marys Middle School's ranking?
Saint Marys Middle School is ranked #349 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Saint Marys Middle School often compared to?
Saint Marys Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Camden Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Saint Marys Middle School?
1,051 students attend Saint Marys Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Saint Marys Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saint Marys Middle School?
Saint Marys Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saint Marys Middle School offer ?
Saint Marys Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Saint Marys Middle School part of?
Saint Marys Middle School is part of Camden County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,051 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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