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South Tattnall Middle School

721 E Barnard St, Glennville, GA 30427 · (912) 654-1467 · Tattnall County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL365 STUDENTS
Enrollment
365
Middle
DISTRICT 398 · STATE 763
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.3:1 · STATE 14.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
365 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 74%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
126
Grade 7
130
Grade 8
109
Student demographics
White
19553%
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 34%
Hispanic
6618%
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 19%
Black
8523%
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 36%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Two+
164%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
18852%
Female
17748%

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Test scores

Georgia Milestones 2024-25 . % Proficient or Distinguished
English Language Arts
30.2%
GA avg 40.1% . +0.1pp since 2021
Math
36.5%
GA avg 44.6% . -5.0pp since 2021
Source: Georgia Milestones. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
35.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
25.7%
based on GA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+10.0pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
365
+11 (+3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 13.6:1
% White
53%
was 56%
% Hispanic
18%
was 14%
% Black
23%
was 25%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About South Tattnall Middle School

South Tattnall Middle School operates as a modestly sized 6-8 campus in Glennville, Georgia, part of Tattnall County. Current enrollment sits at 365 students spanning grades 6 through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 52% below the state mean of about 763.

South Tattnall Middle School is one of 5 schools operated by Tattnall County, a district that works with 3,501 students overall.

On the student-mix side, South Tattnall Middle School lists that the most-represented group is White (53%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Beyond that, the school logs 23% Black, 18% Hispanic, 4% multiracial.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, South Tattnall Middle School has 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.1:1, putting South Tattnall Middle School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 100% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

After controlling for student poverty, South Tattnall Middle School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 25.7% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 35.6%.

In the area at large, Tattnall County reports that median household income runs about $50,747, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 20%. In all, Tattnall County runs 5 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,501 students), of which South Tattnall Middle School is one.

The closest other public school is South Tattnall Elementary School, roughly 1.3 miles away. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts South Tattnall Middle School at 1st of 8; the average score across the group is 21.1%.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count grew 3%: 354 students in 2018 compared to 365 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 13.6:1 in 2018 to 12.5:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the feed for South Tattnall Middle School typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Tattnall County at a glance

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Population
24,208
Census ACS
Median income
$50,747
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
20%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
3,501 students

Quick facts

School name
South Tattnall Middle School
District
Tattnall County
Address
721 E Barnard St, Glennville, GA 30427
Phone
(912) 654-1467
County
Tattnall County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
365
Teachers (FTE)
29
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
365 (100%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
130477002434
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About South Tattnall Middle School
How large is South Tattnall Middle School?
South Tattnall Middle School enrolls approximately 365 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does South Tattnall Middle School serve?
South Tattnall Middle School serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many teachers does South Tattnall Middle School have?
South Tattnall Middle School employs 29 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
What is the student diversity at South Tattnall Middle School?
Student demographics at South Tattnall Middle School are roughly 53% White, 18% Hispanic, 23% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is South Tattnall Middle School public or private?
South Tattnall Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Tattnall County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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