Factory Shoals Middle School
840 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Factory Shoals Middle School, located in Douglasville, Georgia, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Douglas County School System. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school while fostering personal and social growth. Its mission focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that encourages critical thinking, responsibility, and community engagement, ensuring that students have the necessary tools to succeed in an increasingly complex world.
Beyond its core academic program, Factory Shoals offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, ranging from athletic programs to arts and leadership organizations, allowing students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff who work to cultivate a positive school culture characterized by high expectations and mutual respect. By integrating modern instructional practices with an inclusive school climate, Factory Shoals aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding Douglasville community.
Beyond its core academic program, Factory Shoals offers a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, ranging from athletic programs to arts and leadership organizations, allowing students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff who work to cultivate a positive school culture characterized by high expectations and mutual respect. By integrating modern instructional practices with an inclusive school climate, Factory Shoals aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding Douglasville community.
840
Total Students
44.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic | 110 |
| Black | 639 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 38 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Black639 (76.1 %)
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Hispanic110 (13.1 %)
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White40 (4.8 %)
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Two or More38 (4.5 %)
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Asian7 (0.8 %)
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American Indian3 (0.4 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (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: | Douglas County |
| Phone: | (770)651-5800 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 840 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 44.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 560 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 86 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
264
Grade 7
279
Grade 8
297
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 264 |
| Grade 7 | 279 |
| Grade 8 | 297 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 407 | 48.5% |
| Male | 433 | 51.5% |
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