Hahira Middle School

hms.lowndes.k12.ga.us/

843 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hahira Middle School, located in the small city of Hahira, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Lowndes County School District. Committed to the district’s mission of excellence, the school provides a structured middle-grades environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. It focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects, while also offering various extracurricular opportunities to foster student growth, character development, and community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its connection to the tight-knit Hahira community and its dedication to preparing students for future success in the Lowndes County school system. By integrating modern instructional strategies with a supportive campus culture, Hahira Middle School aims to challenge its students academically while nurturing their social and emotional well-being. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central hub for student activities, athletic programs, and academic initiatives that define the identity of the Vikings.

843

Total Students

64.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hahira Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	547
Hispanic	78
Black	150
Asian	21
Two or More	44
American Indian	3

White
547 (64.9%)
Black
150 (17.8%)
Hispanic
78 (9.3%)
Two or More
44 (5.2%)
Asian
21 (2.5%)
American Indian
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:	Lowndes County
Phone:	(229)316-8601
Website:	http://hms.lowndes.k12.ga.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	843
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	489
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 6 282

Grade 7 274

Grade 8 287