Fort Middle School

2900 Woodruff Farm Rd
Columbus, GA 31907

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/FRT

440 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fort Middle School, located at 2900 Woodruff Farm Rd in Columbus, Georgia, is a public middle school serving the Muscogee County School District. As a key institution within the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 6 through 8. Their curriculum is designed to balance academic rigor with social-emotional development, preparing students for the transition to high school while fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school is known for its commitment to the success of its diverse student body, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic clubs to encourage well-rounded growth. By leveraging resources within the Muscogee County district, Fort Middle School aims to integrate modern instructional strategies and technology into the classroom. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active web presence through its official site, which serves as a hub for academic calendars, faculty communication, and updates on school events and district initiatives.

440

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	39
Black	339
Asian	1
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

Black
339 (77.0%)
Hispanic
39 (8.9%)
White
31 (7.0%)
Two or More
29 (6.6%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
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:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)569-3740
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/FRT
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	440
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 6 124

Grade 7 149

Grade 8 167

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fort Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	124
Grade 7	149
Grade 8	167

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fort Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	49.1%
Male	224	50.9%

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