Bethune Middle School

Charlton County
285 Little Phoebe Church Rd
Folkston, GA 31537
453 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Bethune Middle School, located in Folkston, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Charlton County School District. As a middle-level school, it focuses on the unique academic, social, and emotional development of students in the early adolescent years. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while preparing students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Bethune Middle School is committed to community engagement and student growth, often participating in local district initiatives that promote both scholastic achievement and extracurricular involvement. By leveraging its location in Charlton County, the school works to provide students with a consistent educational experience that values character development and academic rigor, aiming to ensure that every student is equipped with the tools necessary for future success in their secondary education.
453
Total Students
33.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    291 (64.2%)
  • Black
    110 (24.3%)
  • Two or More
    35 (7.7%)
  • Hispanic
    15 (3.3%)
  • Asian
    2 (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: Charlton County
Phone: (912)496-2360
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 451
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 5 97
Grade 6 93
Grade 7 131
Grade 8 132
Gender Ratio