Eighth Street Middle School

Tift County
700 8th St W
Tifton, GA 31794
883 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Eighth Street Middle School, located in Tifton, Georgia, serves as a central pillar of the Tifton-Tift County school district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth during the formative middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, responsibility, and community engagement.

The school is deeply integrated into the Tifton community, benefiting from a supportive local culture that prioritizes student success. Its facility on 8th Street serves as a hub for middle-level education in the region, focusing on bridging the gap between elementary learning and secondary preparedness. Through a combination of focused classroom instruction, athletic programs, and social opportunities, Eighth Street Middle School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique developmental needs of its students.
883
Total Students
63.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    385 (43.6%)
  • Black
    296 (33.5%)
  • Hispanic
    163 (18.5%)
  • Two or More
    31 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    8 (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: Tift County
Phone: (229)387-2445
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 883
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 883
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 6 296
Grade 7 311
Grade 8 276
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Northeast Middle School
Tift County
733 Students
3021 Fulwood Rd
Tifton, GA 31794 (1.7 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th