Saint Marys Middle School

Saint Marys Middle School sits in one of Georgia's most underrated coastal communities — a charming, historic town tucked along the St. Marys River just across from Cumberland Island, where life moves at a slower, more intentional pace. The school punches well above its size, particularly in science, which makes sense given the area's deep ties to naval history and natural ecosystems that seem to inspire curiosity in students. Families drawn to small-town Southern living with strong school performance and easy access to both the Georgia coast and the Jacksonville metro will find Saint Marys a genuinely appealing place to put down roots.