Arthur Williams Middle School

Wayne County
1175 S US Highway 301
Jesup, GA 31546
650 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Arthur Williams Middle School, located in Jesup, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Wayne County School District. Committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum tailored for students in the middle grades. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, the faculty and staff strive to prepare students for the academic challenges of high school while helping them develop the social and emotional maturity necessary for success in their future endeavors.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Arthur Williams Middle School places a strong value on student engagement and community involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and cultivate a sense of belonging. Through a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the Jesup community, the school works to ensure that every student is equipped with the tools, resources, and character development required to excel in a global society.
650
Total Students
42.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    364 (56.0 %)
  • Black
    178 (27.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    69 (10.6 %)
  • Two or More
    31 (4.8 %)
  • Asian
    6 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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)427-1025
Website: http://www.wayne.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 613
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 6 226
Grade 7 194
Grade 8 230
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Martha Puckett Middle School
Wayne County
561 Students
475 Durrence Rd
Jesup, GA 31545 (3.2 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th