Columbia Middle School

2013 Raider Way
Grovetown, GA 30813

www.ccboe.net

993 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Columbia Middle School, located in Grovetown, Georgia, is part of the Columbia County School District. Serving the growing community of Grovetown, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and personal character, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and elective courses that allow students to explore their interests while preparing for the academic rigors of high school.

The school operates under the mission of the Columbia County Board of Education, which prioritizes student achievement, safety, and community engagement. By leveraging modern educational resources and maintaining a commitment to high standards, Columbia Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. Parents and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies through the official Columbia County School District website.

993

Total Students

62.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbia Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	428
Hispanic	155
Black	306
Asian	28
Two or More	69
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
428 (43.1 %)
Black
306 (30.8 %)
Hispanic
155 (15.6 %)
Two or More
69 (6.9 %)
Asian
28 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6 %)
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:	Columbia County
Phone:	(706)541-1252
Website:	http://www.ccboe.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	993
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	314
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	85

* 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 6 333

Grade 7 316

Grade 8 344