W.S. HORNSBY MIDDLE SCHOOL

W.S. Hornsby Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Richmond County school district, located in Augusta, GA with about 332 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 21 teachers, W.S. Hornsby Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

W.S. Hornsby Middle School, located on Kentucky Avenue in Augusta, Georgia, serves as a significant educational hub within the Richmond County School System. The school is known for its commitment to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, fostering an atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and community engagement.

Beyond its core academic offerings, W.S. Hornsby Middle School often plays an active role in the local Augusta community, striving to create a sense of belonging and school pride among its diverse student body. The faculty and staff emphasize the importance of student achievement through various support programs and extracurricular activities designed to nurture individual talents and interests. As a fixture in the neighborhood, the school remains dedicated to its mission of empowering young learners and helping them build a strong foundation for their future successes.

For more information, contact W.S. Hornsby Middle School at (706) 823-6928 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

310 Kentucky Ave
Augusta, GA 30901
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W.S. HORNSBY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Augusta, GA with about 332 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Richmond County
Total Students:
332
Teachers:
21.2
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 332 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending W.S. HORNSBY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 92% of the student body.

Black or African American
92.5%
White
3.0%
Hispanic/Latino
3.0%
Two or more races
1.2%
Asian
0.3%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.