For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 973 students in Peach County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Peach County, GA are Byron Middle School and Fort Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peach County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Peach County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Peach County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Byron Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Linda Dr
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 956-4999
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 956-4999
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Valley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
712 Peggy Dr
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-2413
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-2413
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 Campus Drive
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-3441
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-3441
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Peach County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crossroads Alternative (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
523 Vineville St
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Tulip Dr
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ninth Grade Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1000 Tulip Dr
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-7409
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Peach County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Peach County, GA include Byron Middle School and Fort Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Peach County?
3 public middle schools are located in Peach County.
What is the racial composition of students in Peach County?
Peach County public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Peach County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Peach County include: Fort Valley Middle School vs. Byron Middle School, Byron Middle School vs. Fort Valley Middle School
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