Serving 832 students in grades 6-8, Barber Middle School ranks in the top 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 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 832 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Barber Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barber Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Barber Middle School is ranked #961 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Barber Middle School often compared to?
Barber Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Mountain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Barber Middle School?
832 students attend Barber Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Barber Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barber Middle School?
Barber Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barber Middle School offer ?
Barber Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Barber Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 832 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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