Rising Starr Middle School

www.fcboe.org/rsms

926 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rising Starr Middle School, located at 183 Panther Path in Fayetteville, Georgia, is a well-regarded public middle school serving students in Fayette County. As part of the Fayette County Public School System, the school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous instruction and the social-emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. The school is centrally located within its community, making it a focal point for local families and extracurricular involvement.

The school is widely recognized for its strong commitment to excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. With a mascot represented by the "Panthers," Rising Starr promotes a culture of school spirit, inclusivity, and high expectations. By providing a diverse array of elective courses and enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, maintaining a reputation as a cornerstone of the Fayetteville educational community.

926

Total Students

66.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rising Starr Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	639
Hispanic	103
Black	91
Asian	41
Two or More	51
American Indian	1

White
639 (69.0 %)
Hispanic
103 (11.1 %)
Black
91 (9.8 %)
Two or More
51 (5.5 %)
Asian
41 (4.4 %)
American Indian
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)486-2721
Website:	http://www.fcboe.org/rsms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	926
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	108
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 6 297

Grade 7 325

Grade 8 304