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Bear Creek Middle School

Barrow County · Barrow County · 228 Jefferson St, Statham, GA 30666.0

(770)867-2116

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6/10
#229
Rank 229 out of 462
Top 49%
English Language Arts5/10 · #240 · 48th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #233 · 50th percentile
Science6/10 · #177 · 57th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bear Creek Middle School sits in Statham, a small town in Barrow County that's grown quietly as families have moved east from the Atlanta metro in search of more space and a slower pace. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a relative strength, making it a reasonable fit for families who want a solid public school experience without the intensity of more competitive suburban districts. It's the kind of community where parents tend to be involved and kids still know their neighbors — a good match for families who value that small-town feel while staying within reach of Athens and the broader northeast Georgia corridor.

Student Demographics

743 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
338 (45%)
Hispanic
218 (29%)
African American
113 (15%)
Multiple Races
46 (6%)
Asian
27 (4%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners74 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged443 (60%)
Students with Disabilities116 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,509
Enrollment
59.47
Teachers (FTE)
25.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.95
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #271 · 40th percentile

7 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found