DeRenne Middle School

530 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

DeRenne Middle School, located at 1009 Clinch St in Savannah, Georgia, serves as a public middle school within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. Situated in the heart of Savannah, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of adolescents as they transition from elementary school to the more rigorous requirements of high school.

The school strives to foster a supportive learning environment by engaging students through a variety of instructional methods and extracurricular opportunities. By emphasizing core academic subjects alongside enrichment programs, DeRenne Middle School works to prepare its student body for future success in higher education and the workforce. The institution plays a vital role in its local community, acting as a neighborhood hub that prioritizes student growth, character development, and academic achievement within the Savannah area.

530

Total Students

47.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DeRenne Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	21
Black	484
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

Black
484 (91.3 %)
Hispanic
21 (4.0 %)
White
12 (2.3 %)
Two or More
12 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Savannah-Chatham County
Phone:	(912)395-5900
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	436
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 6 160

Grade 7 168

Grade 8 202