For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 785 students in 31779, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 31779, GA are Shiver Elementary School and Pelham City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 31779 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 31779, GA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 31779, GA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shiver Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1847 Ga Highway 93 N
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 377-2325
Grades: PK-8
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
Pelham City Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 Mathewson Ave Sw
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-6063
Pelham, GA 31779
(229) 294-6063
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 31779, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 31779, GA include Shiver Elementary School and Pelham City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 31779?
2 public middle schools are located in 31779.
What is the racial composition of students in 31779?
31779 public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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