Schley Middle High School

Schley Middle High School is a senior high of intimate scale in Ellaville, Georgia, one of the schools within Schley County, educateing 649 students in grades 6 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 1,120 students per school, that is 42% smaller than typical.

Across the 2 schools in Schley County (1,253 students total), Schley Middle High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Schley Middle High School lists that White students make up the majority at 73%; the rest consists of 14% Black, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. That is noticeably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 83%.

In terms of school funding signals, The school lists 46 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.2:1, putting Schley Middle High School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 45% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, Schley Middle High School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 54.0%; this one delivers 59.4%.

In the surrounding community, census data for Schley County shows median household income runs about $56,875, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 12%. In all, Schley County runs 2 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,253 students), of which Schley Middle High School is one.

The closest other public school is Schley County Elementary School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 6 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. On composite proficiency, Schley Middle High School comes 2nd of 7 in the immediate cluster, above the nearby-schools average of 25.7%.

The school occupies a small-town site.

Looking at the recent track record. Schley Middle High School's enrollment has declined 11% since 2018, when it stood at 730 (now 649). White enrollment moved from 78% to 73% across the same window. Class-load math has narrowed: from 16.7:1 in 2018 to 14.1:1 in 2025.

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