Thomson-McDuffie Middle School

McDuffie County
1191 White Oak Rd
Thomson, GA 30824
782 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Thomson-McDuffie Middle School, located in Thomson, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the McDuffie County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, critical thinking, and character development during the pivotal middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the institution aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while promoting social-emotional well-being.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Thomson community, reflecting the values and culture of the surrounding area. With a focus on providing equitable learning opportunities, the faculty and staff work to support diverse student needs, utilizing modern instructional practices to keep students engaged. Through its commitment to excellence in both academics and citizenship, Thomson-McDuffie Middle School strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and challenging environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.
782
Total Students
53.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    465 (59.5 %)
  • White
    233 (29.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    45 (5.8 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (4.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
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: McDuffie County
Phone: (706)986-4300
Website: http://www.mcduffie.k12.ga.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 601
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 6 269
Grade 7 239
Grade 8 274
Gender Ratio
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