Richards Middle School

2892 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/RCH

799 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Richards Middle School, located on Edgewood Road in Columbus, Georgia, is a key part of the Muscogee County School District. The school serves a diverse student population in the mid-town area, focusing on fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. With a commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school, Richards emphasizes core subject mastery, student engagement, and the integration of technology into the classroom to ensure students are equipped for a digital future.

Beyond the classroom, Richards Middle School places significant value on community involvement and extracurricular enrichment. The school typically hosts a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service-oriented activities designed to help students explore their interests and build leadership skills. By maintaining strong lines of communication between faculty, parents, and the broader Columbus community, the school strives to create a supportive network that promotes both personal growth and academic success for every student.

799

Total Students

46.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richards Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	82
Black	390
Asian	56
Two or More	68
American Indian	1

Black
390 (48.8%)
White
202 (25.3%)
Hispanic
82 (10.3%)
Two or More
68 (8.5%)
Asian
56 (7.0%)
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:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)569-3697
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/RCH
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	799
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	681
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 6 282

Grade 7 266

Grade 8 251

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Richards Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	282
Grade 7	266
Grade 8	251

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Richards Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	398	49.8%
Male	401	50.2%

Middle School 7th - 8th