Mitchell County Middle School

Mitchell County
55 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730
280 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mitchell County Middle School, located at 55 Griffin Rd in Camilla, Georgia, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Mitchell County School District. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development needs of early adolescents. The school emphasizes a foundational curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education while fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and community engagement.

Beyond academics, Mitchell County Middle School plays a significant role in the local Camilla community by hosting various extracurricular programs, athletics, and student activities. By prioritizing both classroom instruction and character development, the school aims to empower its diverse student body to succeed as lifelong learners. The administration and faculty work collaboratively to maintain a learning atmosphere that values student achievement, parent involvement, and the pursuit of excellence in a rural Georgia setting.
280
Total Students
24.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    229 (81.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (9.3 %)
  • White
    22 (7.9 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    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: Mitchell County
Phone: (229)321-7005
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 193
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 96
Grade 7 93
Grade 8 91
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pelham City Middle School
Pelham City
335 Students
209 Mathewson Ave SW
Pelham, GA 31779 (9.2 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th