Wilcox County Middle School

Wilcox County
1358 Ga Highway 215 S
Rochelle, GA 31079
284 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wilcox County Middle School, located in Rochelle, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Wilcox County School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth for students in the middle grades. Its educational approach is designed to bridge the gap between primary and secondary education, providing a structured environment that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and build a solid foundation for their future high school studies.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes community engagement and student development through various extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a connection to the broader Wilcox County school system, the institution focuses on preparing students to meet state standards while promoting a supportive and inclusive school culture. Families and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school activities, policies, and academic calendars through the district’s official website.
284
Total Students
17.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    180 (63.4 %)
  • Black
    83 (29.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (5.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.1 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1 %)
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: Wilcox County
Phone: (229)365-7231
Website: http://www.wilcox.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 210
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 84
Grade 7 109
Grade 8 91
Gender Ratio