McNair Middle School

857 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

McNair Middle School, located at 2190 Wallingford Drive in Decatur, Georgia, is part of the DeKalb County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a residential area of South DeKalb. It operates within a community-focused framework, aiming to provide a structured academic environment for early adolescents as they transition from elementary school to high school preparation.

The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader DeKalb County curriculum standards, focusing on core academic subjects such as mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts. Like many middle schools in the district, McNair emphasizes the development of essential life skills, character education, and student engagement through various extracurricular activities and academic support programs. Families interested in specific enrollment data, recent performance metrics, or current academic offerings are encouraged to consult the official DeKalb County School District website or contact the school’s administrative office directly for the most up-to-date information.

857

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McNair Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	47
Black	780
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
780 (91.0 %)
Hispanic
47 (5.5 %)
Two or More
15 (1.8 %)
White
9 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)
Asian
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:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)874-5102
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	857
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	701
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 6 278

Grade 7 291

Grade 8 288