Couch Middle School

1,147 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Couch Middle School, located in Grayson, Georgia, is part of the Gwinnett County Public School system. Serving students in the Grayson cluster, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, community-oriented environment. The campus provides a comprehensive middle school experience, balancing a rigorous curriculum with a wide array of extracurricular activities designed to help students transition successfully from elementary to high school.

Beyond its academic offerings, Couch Middle School emphasizes character development and holistic student growth. The school staff focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in clubs, sports, and arts programs. By prioritizing strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the local community, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of higher education and responsible citizenship.

1,147

Total Students

65.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Couch Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	286
Black	560
Asian	117
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
560 (48.8%)
Hispanic
286 (24.9%)
White
132 (11.5%)
Asian
117 (10.2%)
Two or More
48 (4.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Gwinnett County
Phone:	(678)407-7272
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,147
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	559
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	118

* 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 6 375

Grade 7 402

Grade 8 370

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Couch Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	375
Grade 7	402
Grade 8	370

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Couch Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	547	47.7%
Male	600	52.3%

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