Bowdon Middle School

www.carrollcountyschools.com

282 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bowdon Middle School is a public school located in Bowdon, Georgia, serving as part of the Carroll County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement for its middle-grades students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the academic challenges of high school while supporting their social and emotional development during their formative middle school years.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Carroll County School District, which emphasizes innovation, student-centered learning, and high expectations. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community, offering resources and updates regarding school events, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. As a central institution in the Bowdon area, the middle school plays a vital role in the town's educational landscape, striving to cultivate a collaborative culture where students feel supported and encouraged to excel.

282

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bowdon Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	20
Black	32
Asian	2
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
206 (73.0 %)
Black
32 (11.3 %)
Two or More
21 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
20 (7.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Carroll County
Phone:	(770)258-1778
Website:	http://www.carrollcountyschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	144
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 6 104

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 93