Hahira Middle School

hms.lowndes.k12.ga.us/

859 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hahira Middle School, located in the small city of Hahira, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Lowndes County School District. Committed to the district’s mission of excellence, the school provides a structured middle-grades environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. It focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects, while also offering various extracurricular opportunities to foster student growth, character development, and community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its connection to the tight-knit Hahira community and its dedication to preparing students for future success in the Lowndes County school system. By integrating modern instructional strategies with a supportive campus culture, Hahira Middle School aims to challenge its students academically while nurturing their social and emotional well-being. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student activities, athletic programs, and academic initiatives that define the identity of the Vikings.

859

Total Students

56.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hahira Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	591
Hispanic	54
Black	148
Asian	17
Two or More	46
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
591 (68.8 %)
Black
148 (17.2 %)
Hispanic
54 (6.3 %)
Two or More
46 (5.4 %)
Asian
17 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
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:	Lowndes County
Phone:	(229)316-8601
Website:	http://hms.lowndes.k12.ga.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	859
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	489
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 6 305

Grade 7 285

Grade 8 269