Upson-Lee Middle School

Thomaston-Upson County
101 Holston Dr
Thomaston, GA 30286
894 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Upson-Lee Middle School, located at 101 Holston Drive in Thomaston, Georgia, serves as a central hub for intermediate education within the Upson County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both academic rigor and personal growth for students during their formative middle school years. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school while emphasizing the development of critical thinking and collaborative skills.

The school’s website reflects a commitment to transparent communication with the community, offering parents and students easy access to calendars, academic resources, and extracurricular information. As part of the Upson-Lee educational community, the middle school places a strong emphasis on school spirit and student engagement, striving to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, Upson-Lee Middle School continues to play a vital role in the academic success and character development of the youth in Thomaston.
894
Total Students
65.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    464 (51.9%)
  • Black
    322 (36.0%)
  • Two or More
    59 (6.6%)
  • Hispanic
    39 (4.4%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.1%)
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: Thomaston-Upson County
Phone: (706)647-6256
Website: http://ulms.upson.k12.ga.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 894
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 65.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
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 6 286
Grade 7 306
Grade 8 302
Gender Ratio