Russell Middle School

www.barrow.k12.ga.us./rms/

973 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Russell Middle School, located in Winder, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Barrow County School System. Catering to students in the middle school grades, the school focuses on fostering both academic achievement and personal growth during the transitional adolescent years. The campus on West Candler Street is dedicated to preparing students for high school through a curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Russell Middle School strives to create a supportive community environment that encourages student involvement. Through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, the school aims to help students discover their interests and build strong character traits. By maintaining a connection with the local Winder community and upholding the standards of the Barrow County district, the school works to ensure that all students are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for future success in their academic and professional journeys.

973

Total Students

65.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Russell Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	453
Hispanic	258
Black	121
Asian	67
Two or More	71
American Indian	3

White
453 (46.6%)
Hispanic
258 (26.5%)
Black
121 (12.4%)
Two or More
71 (7.3%)
Asian
67 (6.9%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

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:	Barrow County
Phone:	(770)867-8181
Website:	http://www.barrow.k12.ga.us./rms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	973
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	415
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* 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 6 321

Grade 7 331

Grade 8 321