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Bethune Middle School

285 Little Phoebe Church Rd
Folkston, GA 31537
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 563 students in grades 4-8, Bethune Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bethune Middle School's student population of 563 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
563 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bethune 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 Bethune Middle School is 0.57, 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)
#1093 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bethune Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bethune 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.
34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bethune 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.
41%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bethune 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
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bethune Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bethune Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bethune Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
32%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bethune Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bethune Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bethune Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bethune Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Bethune 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
58%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bethune Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bethune Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethune Middle School's ranking?
Bethune Middle School is ranked #1093 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Bethune Middle School often compared to?
Bethune Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. George Elementary School, Folkston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Bethune Middle School?
563 students attend Bethune Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bethune Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethune Middle School?
Bethune Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bethune Middle School offer ?
Bethune Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Bethune Middle School part of?
Bethune Middle School is part of Charlton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-8
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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