Telfair County Middle School

Telfair County
3 W Highway 280
Mc Rae Helena, GA 31055
339 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Telfair County Middle School, located in McRae-Helena, Georgia, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Telfair County School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for students during their middle school years. By aligning its curriculum with state standards, the school strives to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects while encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities.

The school functions as part of a close-knit community, reflecting the values and goals of the broader Telfair County district. Through their official portal, the administration maintains a focus on transparent communication with families, providing resources that help parents track academic progress and stay informed about school events. With a dedicated faculty, Telfair County Middle School aims to cultivate a supportive learning atmosphere that encourages students to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to their school community.
339
Total Students
31.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
101.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    157 (46.3 %)
  • Black
    124 (36.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    33 (9.7 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (6.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9 %)
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: Telfair County
Phone: (229)868-7465
Website: http://tcms.telfairschools.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 344
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 6 108
Grade 7 119
Grade 8 112
Gender Ratio