Herschel Jones Middle School

807 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Herschel Jones Middle School, located at 100 Stadium Dr in Dallas, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Paulding County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8, providing a transitional academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school is situated near the heart of Dallas, positioning it as a central hub for the local community's educational activities.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth through a comprehensive curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, Herschel Jones Middle School aims to prepare its student body for the rigors of high school while encouraging involvement in athletics, clubs, and service-oriented programs. Its presence on Stadium Drive underscores its connection to local spirit, often serving as a focal point for community pride and student engagement in the Dallas area.

807

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herschel Jones Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	110
Black	360
Asian	2
Two or More	59
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
360 (44.6 %)
White
274 (34.0 %)
Hispanic
110 (13.6 %)
Two or More
59 (7.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Paulding County
Phone:	(770)443-8024
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	807
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	440
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* 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 6 250

Grade 7 284

Grade 8 273