For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 973 students in Peach County, GA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Peach County, GA are Byron Middle School and Fort Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Peach County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Peach County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Peach County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byron Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Linda Dr
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 956-4999
Byron, GA 31008
(478) 956-4999
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Fort Valley Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
712 Peggy Dr
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-2413
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-2413
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Campus Drive
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-3441
Fort Valley, GA 31030
(478) 825-3441
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Peach County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Peach County, GA include Byron Middle School and Fort Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Peach County?
3 public middle schools are located in Peach County.
What is the racial composition of students in Peach County?
Peach County public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Peach County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Peach County include: Fort Valley Middle School vs. Byron Middle School, Byron Middle School vs. Fort Valley Middle School
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