Mossy Creek Middle School

200 Danny Carpenter Dr
Kathleen, GA 31047

796 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mossy Creek Middle School, located in Kathleen, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the Houston County School District. Situated in a rapidly growing community, the school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in grades 6 through 8. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the faculty emphasizes both core curriculum excellence and the development of essential life skills, ensuring that students are well-rounded individuals ready for future success.

Beyond its academic program, Mossy Creek Middle School is recognized for its vibrant campus culture and commitment to student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and academic clubs, which provide students with opportunities to explore their interests and build strong social connections. By prioritizing a blend of innovative instruction and a strong sense of community, Mossy Creek strives to maintain a positive educational atmosphere that supports the diverse needs of its student body.

796

Total Students

56.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mossy Creek Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	426
Hispanic	71
Black	209
Asian	25
Two or More	62
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
426 (53.5%)
Black
209 (26.3%)
Hispanic
71 (8.9%)
Two or More
62 (7.8%)
Asian
25 (3.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Houston County
Phone:	(478)988-6171
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	796
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 6 246

Grade 7 281

Grade 8 269