Atkinson County Middle School

Atkinson County
145 Rebel Ln
Pearson, GA 31642
362 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Atkinson County Middle School, located in the rural town of Pearson, Georgia, serves as the primary middle-grade educational hub for the Atkinson County School District. As a key institution within the community, the school focuses on bridging the transition between elementary and high school, providing students with a structured academic environment designed to support their intellectual, social, and emotional development during their formative middle school years.

The school operates with a commitment to the success of its local student body, often emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a sense of community spirit—fittingly reflected in its "Rebel" mascot. By maintaining a localized campus at 145 Rebel Lane, the school plays a vital role in the Pearson community, prioritizing student engagement, teacher-led instruction, and the preparation of pupils for the rigor of the Atkinson County High School program.
362
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
79.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    160 (44.2 %)
  • White
    141 (39.0 %)
  • Black
    54 (14.9 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.9 %)
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: Atkinson County
Phone: (912)422-3267
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 241
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 47

* 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 6 120
Grade 7 127
Grade 8 115
Gender Ratio