Telfair County Middle School

3 W Highway 280
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 342 students in grades 6-8, Telfair County 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 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Telfair County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Telfair County Middle School's student population of 342 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
342 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Telfair County 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 Telfair County Middle School is 0.63, 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)
#1461 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Telfair County Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Telfair County 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.
26%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Telfair County 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.
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Telfair County 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
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
11%
19%
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Black
36%
36%
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White
48%
35%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Telfair County Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
59%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Telfair County Middle School's ranking?
Telfair County Middle School is ranked #1461 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Telfair County Middle School?
342 students attend Telfair County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Telfair County Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Telfair County Middle School?
Telfair County Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Telfair County Middle School offer ?
Telfair County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Telfair County Middle School part of?
Telfair County Middle School is part of Telfair County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 342 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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