Schley Middle High School is located in the town of Ellaville, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Schley County School District, which covers residents of Ellaville and Murrays Crossroads. The middle school serves grades 6 through 8, while the high school serves grades 9 through 12.
Serving 672 students in grades 6-12, Schley Middle High School ranks in the top 30% 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 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Schley Middle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Schley Middle High School's student population of 672 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Schley Middle High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schley Middle High School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#516 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
16%
36%
White
72%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Schley Middle High School's ranking?
Schley Middle High School is ranked #516 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Schley Middle High School?
The graduation rate of Schley Middle High School is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Schley Middle High School?
672 students attend Schley Middle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Schley Middle High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schley Middle High School?
Schley Middle High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Schley Middle High School offer ?
Schley Middle High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Schley Middle High School part of?
Schley Middle High School is part of Schley County School District.
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