Bacon County Middle School

Bacon County
1188 US Highway 1 S
Alma, GA 31510
465 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bacon County Middle School, located in Alma, Georgia, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the Bacon County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both academic achievement and character development for its adolescent students. As a central part of the Alma community, the school emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through various classroom and extracurricular activities.

The school operates under the identity of the "Raiders," a mascot that reflects the community spirit and competitive nature of its athletic and academic programs. Through its digital presence at bcraiders.com, the school maintains communication with families regarding district policies, school calendars, and educational resources. By prioritizing a supportive learning atmosphere, Bacon County Middle School strives to cultivate critical thinking and social responsibility among its student body, ensuring they are well-equipped for their future academic endeavors.
465
Total Students
38.4
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
91.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    266 (57.2 %)
  • Black
    104 (22.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    70 (15.1 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bacon County
Phone: (912)632-4662
Website: http://bcraiders.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 425
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 147
Grade 7 163
Grade 8 155
Gender Ratio