FACTORY SHOALS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Factory Shoals Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Douglas County school district, located in Douglasville, GA with about 870 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, Factory Shoals Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Factory Shoals Middle School, located in Douglasville, Georgia, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Douglas County School System. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school while fostering personal and social growth. Its mission focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that encourages critical thinking, responsibility, and community engagement, ensuring that students have the necessary tools to succeed in an increasingly complex world.
Beyond its core academic program, Factory Shoals offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, ranging from athletic programs to arts and leadership organizations, allowing students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff who work to cultivate a positive school culture characterized by high expectations and mutual respect. By integrating modern instructional practices with an inclusive school climate, Factory Shoals aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding Douglasville community.
For more information, contact Factory Shoals Middle School at (770) 651-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-5800
FACTORY SHOALS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Douglasville, GA with about 870 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Douglas County
- Total Students:
- 870
- Teachers:
- 50.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 870 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FACTORY SHOALS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 78% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 77.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.0%
- White
- 6.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.