Pelham City Middle School

Pelham City
209 Mathewson Ave SW
Pelham, GA 31779
335 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Pelham City Middle School, located at 209 Mathewson Ave SW in Pelham, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Pelham City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students during their critical middle school years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school while encouraging a positive and inclusive learning environment.

The school emphasizes community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing its digital presence to keep parents and students informed about events, school policies, and educational resources. As part of a smaller school system, Pelham City Middle School prides itself on providing individualized attention, supporting student success through a combination of traditional instruction and extracurricular opportunities. It remains a central pillar of the Pelham community, committed to nurturing the potential of every student who walks through its doors.
335
Total Students
27.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    206 (61.5 %)
  • White
    88 (26.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    29 (8.7 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.0 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Pelham City
Phone: (229)294-6063
Website: http://www.pelham-city.k12.ga.us/2/Home
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 287
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 6 116
Grade 7 110
Grade 8 109
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Mitchell County Middle School
Mitchell County
280 Students
55 Griffin Rd
Camilla, GA 31730 (9.2 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th