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Middle Schools

Martha Puckett Middle School

Wayne County · Wayne County · 475 Durrence Rd, Jesup, GA 31545.0

(912)427-1061

5/10
#270
Rank 270 out of 462
Top 58%
English Language Arts5/10 · #241 · 48th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #293 · 37th percentile
Science5/10 · #245 · 40th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Martha Puckett Middle School sits in Jesup, the quiet heart of Wayne County in southeast Georgia — a tight-knit community where Friday night football and local roots run deep. The school holds its own academically, with English scores edging ahead of the curve, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a close community feel alongside classroom instruction. Families drawn to small-town Southern life, where kids know their teachers by name and the pace is a little slower, will find Jesup a genuinely comfortable place to put down roots.

Student Demographics

549 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
341 (62%)
African American
106 (19%)
Hispanic
64 (12%)
Multiple Races
33 (6%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners18 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged549 (100%)
Students with Disabilities94 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,094
Enrollment
43.65
Teachers (FTE)
25.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.21
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 Programs5/10 · #229 · 49th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found