Hephzibah Middle School

517 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hephzibah Middle School, located at 2427 Mims Road in Hephzibah, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Richmond County School System. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement for its middle-grade students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the academic rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hephzibah Middle School places a strong emphasis on character development and student support. The faculty and staff work collaboratively with families to ensure a safe and encouraging atmosphere that addresses the unique social and emotional needs of adolescents. Through initiatives designed to build school spirit and local partnerships, the institution strives to be a pillar of the Hephzibah community, encouraging students to become responsible, well-rounded citizens.

517

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

140.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hephzibah Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	26
Black	392
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
392 (75.8 %)
White
84 (16.2 %)
Hispanic
26 (5.0 %)
Two or More
12 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Richmond County
Phone:	(706)592-4534
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	728
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 6 154

Grade 7 161

Grade 8 202