Berrien Middle School

Berrien County
800 Tifton Hwy
Nashville, GA 31639
673 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Berrien Middle School, located at 800 Tifton Hwy in Nashville, Georgia, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Berrien County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, providing a structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle school students. By offering a diverse curriculum that encompasses core subjects, technology integration, and extracurricular opportunities, the institution aims to prepare its student body for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Berrien Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and character development. The school typically engages students through various clubs, athletic programs, and service-oriented initiatives that encourage school spirit and social responsibility. By maintaining a focus on creating a supportive atmosphere, the school works to ensure that students feel connected, motivated, and equipped with the foundational skills necessary to become successful, contributing members of the Nashville community.
673
Total Students
49.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    473 (70.3%)
  • Black
    83 (12.3%)
  • Hispanic
    67 (10.0%)
  • Two or More
    44 (6.5%)
  • Asian
    6 (0.9%)
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: Berrien County
Phone: (229)686-2021
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 630
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 6 209
Grade 7 247
Grade 8 217
Gender Ratio