Whitewater Middle School

1533 Highway 85 S
Fayetteville, GA 30215

www.fcboe.org/wms

864 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Whitewater Middle School, located in Fayetteville, Georgia, is part of the Fayette County Public School System. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. It benefits from its location in a suburban community, often drawing families who prioritize strong extracurricular programs and consistent academic performance.

The school places a significant focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects with elective opportunities in arts, technology, and athletics. With an active faculty and a strong parent-teacher organization, Whitewater Middle School aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body, encouraging participation in competitive sports, clubs, and community service projects to help students build essential life skills alongside their formal education.

864

Total Students

66.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitewater Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	455
Hispanic	105
Black	212
Asian	23
Two or More	63
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
455 (52.7 %)
Black
212 (24.5 %)
Hispanic
105 (12.2 %)
Two or More
63 (7.3 %)
Asian
23 (2.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)
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:	Fayette County
Phone:	(770)460-3450
Website:	http://www.fcboe.org/wms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	864
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 6 283

Grade 7 289

Grade 8 292