Lumpkin County Middle School

Lumpkin County
152 School Dr
Dahlonega, GA 30533
862 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lumpkin County Middle School, located in the scenic town of Dahlonega, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the Lumpkin County School District. Committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while addressing their unique developmental needs. The school’s environment emphasizes a balance of core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities that encourage students to explore their interests and build a strong foundation for their future academic careers.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Lumpkin County Middle School places a high value on community and character development. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and engagement, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students feel empowered to collaborate and succeed. With a focus on leveraging modern educational tools and maintaining strong partnerships with families, the school remains dedicated to its mission of nurturing well-rounded, responsible, and lifelong learners within the close-knit Dahlonega community.
862
Total Students
61.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    746 (86.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    80 (9.3 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (2.6 %)
  • Black
    6 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3 %)
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: Lumpkin County
Phone: (706)864-6180
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 862
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 393
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 87

* 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 6 289
Grade 7 292
Grade 8 281
Gender Ratio