Serving 566 students in grades 6-8, Sego 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 was 6% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 9% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
566 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)9%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
89%
36%
White
6%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average).
How many students attend Sego Middle School?
566 students attend Sego Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sego Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sego Middle School?
Sego Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sego Middle School offer ?
Sego Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sego Middle School part of?
Sego Middle School is part of Richmond County School District.
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