River Trail Middle School

1,098 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

River Trail Middle School, located in Duluth, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Fulton County School System. It is frequently recognized for its academic excellence, consistently ranking among the top-performing middle schools in the state. The school’s curriculum is rigorous, with a strong emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and an extensive offering of advanced and high school credit courses, which helps prepare students for the competitive academic demands of top-tier high schools in the region.

Beyond academics, River Trail is known for its vibrant school culture and diverse extracurricular environment. The school hosts a variety of student clubs, competitive athletic programs, and award-winning fine arts departments, including band, orchestra, and chorus. With a focus on cultivating well-rounded individuals, the school prioritizes community involvement and character development, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with both their peers and the broader Duluth community.

1,098

Total Students

80.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Trail Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	77
Black	129
Asian	643
Two or More	54
American Indian	7

Asian
643 (58.6%)
White
188 (17.1%)
Black
129 (11.7%)
Hispanic
77 (7.0%)
Two or More
54 (4.9%)
American Indian
7 (0.6%)

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:	Fulton County
Phone:	(470)254-3860
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,098
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 6 356

Grade 7 357

Grade 8 385