Irwin County Middle School

Irwin County
149 Chieftain Cir
Ocilla, GA 31774
389 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Irwin County Middle School, located at 149 Chieftain Cir in Ocilla, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Irwin County School District. As the primary middle school for the community, the institution is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The school typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on core subjects while providing opportunities for extracurricular involvement that reflect the school’s "Chieftain" spirit and local pride.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Irwin County Middle School emphasizes community engagement and the holistic growth of its student body. By participating in the broader culture of the Irwin County school system, the middle school focuses on preparing students for the challenges of secondary education through athletics, clubs, and various support programs. The school serves as an essential fixture in the small town of Ocilla, aiming to provide a supportive, small-town educational experience that prepares local youth for future academic and professional success.
389
Total Students
36.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    216 (55.5 %)
  • Black
    130 (33.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (6.4 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (4.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (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: Irwin County
Phone: (229)468-5517
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
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 6 115
Grade 7 125
Grade 8 149
Gender Ratio