Sequoyah Middle School

95 Valley Hill Rd SW
Riverdale, GA 30274

www.clayton.k12.ga.us/facilities/Schools/028.asp

842 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sequoyah Middle School, located at 95 Valley Hill Rd SW in Riverdale, Georgia, is a public middle school serving the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a structured educational environment for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on academic growth, social development, and preparation for high school. As part of a large suburban school system, Sequoyah works to support a diverse student body by offering core curriculum subjects alongside various extracurricular activities and support services designed to meet the unique needs of middle-grade learners.

The school operates under the mission of the Clayton County Public Schools district, which emphasizes high expectations, rigorous instruction, and a commitment to ensuring all students graduate college and career-ready. Families and community members can access the school’s official portal through the Clayton County Public Schools website, which provides information regarding school performance, district policies, and ongoing academic initiatives. By fostering partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community, Sequoyah Middle School aims to cultivate a supportive culture that encourages both student achievement and personal responsibility.

842

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoyah Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	239
Black	563
Asian	10
Two or More	19
American Indian	4

Black
563 (66.9 %)
Hispanic
239 (28.4 %)
Two or More
19 (2.3 %)
Asian
10 (1.2 %)
White
7 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

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:	Clayton County
Phone:	(770)515-7524
Website:	http://www.clayton.k12.ga.us/facilities/Schools/028.asp
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	842
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	765
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 6 283

Grade 7 267

Grade 8 292