Worth County Middle School

Worth County
1305 N Isabella St
Sylvester, GA 31791
686 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Worth County Middle School, located in Sylvester, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Worth County School District. Committed to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the developmental needs of middle school students. The institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment where faculty and staff strive to prepare students for the academic rigors of high school while encouraging them to develop strong character, responsibility, and critical thinking skills.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Worth County Middle School places a high value on student engagement through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities are designed to help students explore their interests, build leadership skills, and foster a sense of community. By maintaining a focus on parental involvement and community partnership, the school works to create a collaborative atmosphere that supports the holistic success of its student body in a rural, close-knit setting.
686
Total Students
47.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    383 (55.8 %)
  • Black
    251 (36.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (3.8 %)
  • Two or More
    23 (3.4 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
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: Worth County
Phone: (229)776-8620
Website: http://www.worth.k12.ga.us/wcms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 661
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 6 213
Grade 7 221
Grade 8 252
Gender Ratio