John R Griffin Middle

www.jgms.ccs.k12.nc.us/

1,091 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John R. Griffin Middle School, located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a public middle school serving students within the Cumberland County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while helping them develop into responsible members of the community.

The school places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure student success. Through its official website, John R. Griffin Middle provides families with essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school policies and upcoming events. With a focus on creating a safe and encouraging atmosphere, the school strives to nurture the unique potential of every student, promoting both intellectual growth and personal well-being throughout their middle school years.

1,091

Total Students

62.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John R Griffin Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	433
Hispanic	197
Black	279
Asian	68
Two or More	100
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	3

White
433 (39.7 %)
Black
279 (25.6 %)
Hispanic
197 (18.1 %)
Two or More
100 (9.2 %)
Asian
68 (6.2 %)
American Indian
11 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

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:	Cumberland County Schools
Phone:	(910)424-7678
Website:	http://www.jgms.ccs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,091
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	363
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 6 329

Grade 7 396

Grade 8 366

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John R Griffin Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	329
Grade 7	396
Grade 8	366

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John R Griffin Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	533	48.9%
Male	558	51.1%

Middle School 6th - 8th