Brooks County Middle School

Brooks County
2171 Moultrie Hwy
Quitman, GA 31643
465 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Brooks County Middle School (BCMS), located in Quitman, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Brooks County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and the development of essential life skills for students in the middle grades. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, BCMS strives to prepare its student body for the rigors of high school while emphasizing the importance of character and citizenship within the local community.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on extracurricular engagement and student well-being. The institution encourages students to participate in a variety of clubs, athletic programs, and enrichment activities designed to build school spirit and community connection. Through the collaborative efforts of dedicated faculty, staff, and parents, Brooks County Middle School aims to cultivate an inclusive culture where every student is challenged to reach their full potential and succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
465
Total Students
34.4
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
105.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    260 (55.9 %)
  • White
    129 (27.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    59 (12.7 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Brooks County
Phone: (229)588-2342
Website: http://www.brooks.k12.ga.us/o/middleschool
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 489
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 6 154
Grade 7 162
Grade 8 149
Gender Ratio