Martha Puckett Middle School

Wayne County
475 Durrence Rd
Jesup, GA 31545
561 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Martha Puckett Middle School, located in Jesup, Georgia, is a key component of the Wayne County School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The campus aims to provide a supportive transition for students as they move from elementary school to the more complex requirements of secondary education, emphasizing both core curriculum mastery and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond its academic focus, Martha Puckett Middle School places a strong value on community engagement and student involvement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to explore interests in arts, athletics, and leadership. By maintaining a connection to the broader Wayne County community and emphasizing the importance of school spirit and character education, the school strives to prepare its students for future success in high school and beyond.
561
Total Students
39.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    340 (60.6 %)
  • Black
    115 (20.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    65 (11.6 %)
  • Two or More
    38 (6.8 %)
  • Asian
    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: Wayne County
Phone: (912)427-1061
Website: http://www.wayne.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 6 156
Grade 7 203
Grade 8 202
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Arthur Williams Middle School
Wayne County
650 Students
1175 S US Highway 301
Jesup, GA 31546 (3.2 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th