P. B. Ritch Middle School

690 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

P. B. Ritch Middle School, located in Dallas, Georgia, is part of the Paulding County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare middle schoolers for the rigors of high school while providing diverse opportunities for students to explore their interests through various core subjects and elective programs.

Beyond academics, P. B. Ritch Middle School is known for its focus on community and student engagement. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, academic clubs, and arts programs, which help students develop leadership skills and a sense of school spirit. With a mission centered on excellence and student success, the staff at P. B. Ritch works collaboratively with parents and the local community to create a positive, safe, and challenging educational experience for all its students.

690

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for P. B. Ritch Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	108
Black	390
Asian	7
Two or More	60
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Black
390 (56.5%)
White
120 (17.4%)
Hispanic
108 (15.7%)
Two or More
60 (8.7%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
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:	Paulding County
Phone:	(770)443-8000
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	394
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 6 214

Grade 7 245

Grade 8 231

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for P. B. Ritch Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	214
Grade 7	245
Grade 8	231

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for P. B. Ritch Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	337	48.8%
Male	353	51.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th