LaFayette Middle School

Walker County
419 Roadrunner Blvd
La Fayette, GA 30728
575 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
LaFayette Middle School, located in La Fayette, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Walker County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school offers a curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By focusing on core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to create a supportive environment where middle-grade students can explore their interests and build a strong foundation for their future education.

Beyond the classroom, LaFayette Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. As part of the broader Walker County school system, it benefits from district-wide resources and a commitment to preparing students for college and career readiness. Parents and community members can find detailed information regarding school calendars, academic policies, and district news through the official website at [www.walkerschools.org](http://www.walkerschools.org).
575
Total Students
54.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    488 (84.9 %)
  • Two or More
    43 (7.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    22 (3.8 %)
  • Black
    17 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
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: Walker County
Phone: (706)638-6440
Website: http://www.walkerschools.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 499
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 6 174
Grade 7 189
Grade 8 212
Gender Ratio