Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School

Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1600 Tallassee Rd,  Athens, GA
Clarke County Schools
3.9
718 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Makeba Clark
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
27%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
12.6%
State Average
15.6%
Science
0%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
364:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Black
41.8%
Hispanic
37.1%
White
15.5%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/27/2025
Very involved teachers. We see them at extracurriculars cheering on and encouraging students in music, clubs and sports. Our child has been there all 3 years and hasn’t witnessed fights or heard of fights at the school. We feel safe with her there and know the staff and teachers are working hard to...
1.0 student
3/6/2025
As a student at this institution, I must express my concerns regarding the cleanliness and maintenance of various facilities. The presence of insects in multiple locations, particularly the sighting of numerous roaches on the gym wall, is quite alarming. Additionally, I have observed that the restro...
3.0 student
9/19/2024
Honestly this school is pretty good compared to other middle schools in Clarke county. The extracurricular activities and classes are fun and engaging however when it comes to setting them up it's extremely messy. Events are unorganized and we're notified days before they happen when we should have...
5.0 parent
4/5/2024
Daughter finishing 6th grade and we've been very pleased with her teachers and the administrations standpoint on behavior, extracurricular activities and uniforms.

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Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Athens, GA and is served by the Clarke County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 718 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Donovan Catholic School, Whitehead Road Elementary School, Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Athens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School.

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