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Bethune Middle School

Charlton County · Charlton County · 285 Little Phoebe Church Rd, Folkston, GA 31537.0

(912)496-2360

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6/10
#557
Rank 557 out of 1,259
Top 44%
English Language Arts7/10 · #427 · 66th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #681 · 46th percentile
Science6/10 · #527 · 57th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bethune Middle School sits in Folkston, a small south Georgia town on the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp — a place where the pace of life is slower and the sense of community runs deep. The school leans notably stronger in English than math, making it a decent fit for families who prioritize literacy and communication skills while understanding there's still room to grow on the quantitative side. For families rooted in Charlton County or drawn to the quiet, nature-surrounded lifestyle of the Georgia-Florida border region, Bethune offers a tight-knit middle school experience that reflects its close community well.

Student Demographics

434 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
272 (63%)
African American
110 (25%)
Multiple Races
36 (8%)
Hispanic
14 (3%)
Other
2 (0%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged434 (100%)
Students with Disabilities71 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

903
Enrollment
33.85
Teachers (FTE)
26.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.05
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 Programs3/10 · #954 · 26th percentile

6 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found