Snelson-Golden Middle School

876 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Snelson-Golden Middle School, located in Hinesville, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Liberty County School System. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It plays a significant role in the local community by supporting a diverse student body, which often includes a high population of military-connected families due to the school's proximity to Fort Stewart.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Snelson-Golden Middle School emphasizes student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support programs designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. The school focuses on building a strong community culture, encouraging student leadership, and utilizing technology to enhance the learning experience. As part of the Liberty County district, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources necessary to meet Georgia’s educational standards while promoting a safe and inclusive campus atmosphere.

876

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Snelson-Golden Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	113
Black	558
Asian	6
Two or More	88
Pacific Islander	11

Black
558 (63.7 %)
Hispanic
113 (12.9 %)
White
100 (11.4 %)
Two or More
88 (10.0 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.3 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)

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:	Liberty County
Phone:	(912)877-3112
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	876
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	876
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 6 317

Grade 7 254

Grade 8 305