Veterans Memorial Middle School

2008 Old Guard Rd
Columbus, GA 31909

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/VET

681 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Veterans Memorial Middle School, located at 2008 Old Guard Road in Columbus, Georgia, serves the Muscogee County School District. As its name suggests, the institution places a strong emphasis on honoring military service, often fostering a culture that supports students from military families stationed at nearby Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning). The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the transition to high school by balancing academic rigor with personal development.

The school’s online presence, hosted via their community portal, serves as a central hub for parents, students, and staff to access essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular information, and district announcements. By focusing on community engagement and student success, Veterans Memorial Middle School strives to create an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a strong commitment to the core values of respect, responsibility, and excellence.

681

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Veterans Memorial Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	113
Black	224
Asian	46
Two or More	52
Pacific Islander	3

White
243 (35.7%)
Black
224 (32.9%)
Hispanic
113 (16.6%)
Two or More
52 (7.6%)
Asian
46 (6.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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)748-3203
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/VET
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	681
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	517
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 6 224

Grade 7 243

Grade 8 214

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Veterans Memorial Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	224
Grade 7	243
Grade 8	214

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Veterans Memorial Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	341	50.1%
Male	340	49.9%

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