FORT MIDDLE SCHOOL
Fort Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Muscogee County school district, located in Columbus, GA with about 544 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Fort 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.
Fort Middle School, located at 2900 Woodruff Farm Rd in Columbus, Georgia, is a public middle school serving the Muscogee County School District. As a key institution within the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 6 through 8. Their curriculum is designed to balance academic rigor with social-emotional development, preparing students for the transition to high school while fostering a supportive learning environment.
The school is known for its commitment to the success of its diverse student body, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic clubs to encourage well-rounded growth. By leveraging resources within the Muscogee County district, Fort Middle School aims to integrate modern instructional strategies and technology into the classroom. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence through its official site, which serves as a hub for academic calendars, faculty communication, and updates on school events and district initiatives.
For more information, contact Fort Middle School at (706) 569-3740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3740
http://fort.mcsdga.net
FORT MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Columbus, GA with about 544 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Muscogee County
- Total Students:
- 544
- Teachers:
- 31.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 544 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FORT MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 83% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 83.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.4%
- White
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
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.