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Merry Acres Middle School

Dougherty County · Dougherty County · 1601 Florence Dr, Albany, GA 31707.0

(229)431-3338

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1/10
#417
Rank 417 out of 462
Top 90%
English Language Arts1/10 · #426 · 8th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #427 · 8th percentile
Science5/10 · #234 · 43rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Merry Acres Middle School serves Albany, a small city in Southwest Georgia with a tight-knit community feel and a strong sense of local pride. While the school faces the academic challenges common to many schools in the region, its science scores stand out relative to other subjects, suggesting some bright spots worth noting for families with kids who lean toward that area. Families rooted in the Albany community who are actively engaged in their child's education and supplementing at home will find a school where involvement can make a real difference.

Student Demographics

800 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
746 (93%)
Hispanic
18 (2%)
Multiple Races
17 (2%)
White
13 (2%)
Other
6 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners16 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged800 (100%)
Students with Disabilities128 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,617
Enrollment
59.13
Teachers (FTE)
27.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
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 Programs8/10 · #104 · 77th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found