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Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1600 Tallassee Rd, Athens, GA 30606 · (706) 548-7208 · Part of Clarke County School District
Students
707
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
- Math proficiency 16 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Next stop for Athens kids: 4 high schools
On the path
Where Athens kids come from and go next.
PK–514 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle SchoolYou are here
9–124 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency19%
State average 34.8%
Reading / language arts23%
State average 38.5%
Location
Directions ↗
1600 Tallassee Rd, Athens
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6225
Grade 7220
Grade 8262
Enrollment over time
729’20
698’21
728’22
718’23
707’24
Down 3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 41%Black 39%White 16%Two or more races 3%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.