George County Middle School

George County School District
330 CHURCH STREET
LUCEDALE, MS 39452
618 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
George County Middle School, located in Lucedale, Mississippi, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the George County School District. Committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle-grade students. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the institution strives to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing the development of critical thinking, responsibility, and foundational knowledge.

Beyond its core academic offerings, George County Middle School places a strong value on community involvement and student engagement. The school’s digital presence serves as a resource for parents and students to stay informed about district policies, extracurricular activities, and important school events. By maintaining a focus on a supportive school culture, the administration and faculty work to cultivate a positive learning atmosphere that encourages students to participate actively in their education and contribute meaningfully to their local community.
618
Total Students
43.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    481 (77.8%)
  • Black
    53 (8.6%)
  • Two or More
    46 (7.4%)
  • Hispanic
    34 (5.5%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: George County School District
Phone: (601)947-3106
Website: http://www.gcsd.us/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 351
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 65

* 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 7 292
Grade 8 326
Gender Ratio