For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,184 students in Toombs County, GA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Toombs County, GA are J. R. Trippe Middle School and Toombs County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Toombs County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Toombs County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Toombs County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J. R. Trippe Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Mcintosh St
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3813
Vidalia, GA 30474
(912) 537-3813
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Toombs County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Bulldog Rd
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-8363
Gr: 6-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Toombs County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
191-1 N. Lanier Street
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4733
Lyons, GA 30436
(912) 526-4733
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Toombs County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Toombs County, GA include J. R. Trippe Middle School and Toombs County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Toombs County?
2 public middle schools are located in Toombs County.
What is the racial composition of students in Toombs County?
Toombs County public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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