Wheeler County Middle School

Wheeler County
50 Snowhill Road
Alamo, GA 30411
161 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wheeler County Middle School, located in Alamo, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Wheeler County School District. As a rural educational institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by providing a structured environment that fosters academic growth, personal development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique needs of its diverse student body, often utilizing small-town resources to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its pupils.

Beyond core academics, Wheeler County Middle School emphasizes the holistic development of its students through various extracurricular opportunities, athletics, and social initiatives. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community, the school aims to instill a sense of pride and responsibility in its students, preparing them for the challenges of secondary education and beyond. Its presence on Snowhill Road reflects its role as a cornerstone of the Alamo community, committed to shaping the next generation of learners in a focused and encouraging setting.
161
Total Students
17.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    83 (51.6%)
  • Black
    65 (40.4%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (6.8%)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.2%)
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: Wheeler County
Phone: (912)568-7166
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 143
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 48
Grade 7 54
Grade 8 59
Gender Ratio