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Grovetown Middle School

5463 Harlem Grovetown Rd, Grovetown, GA 30813Columbia County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
1,080
Students
Total enrolled
$12,726
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 11% vs nat'l
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,080 students in grades 06–08 in Grovetown, Georgia.
11% below average funding
District spends $12,726 per pupil, 11% less than the national average of $14,347.
15.1 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Grovetown Middle School is a very large middle in Grovetown, Georgia, serving grades 06–08 with 1,080 students. The district invests $12,726 per student — 11% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 49% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Grovetown Middle School

1,080
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
49%
Free Lunch
72
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution555 male · 525 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility49%
National avg 52% · 525 students
Student Composition
27%
17%
44%
9%
Asian1%
White27%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black44%
Multiracial9%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130141002528

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,726Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,726
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,599
Student Support$2,418
Administration$1,527
Operations$1,909
Other$1,273
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,726 spent per student, an estimated $5,638 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
45%
44%
State government
45.4%
Local (property tax)
43.9%
Federal programs
10.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Cedar Ridge Elementary SchoolBaker Place ElementaryGrovetown Elementary SchoolLewiston Elementary School
+13 more
↓
Middle
Columbia Middle SchoolHarlem Middle SchoolEvans Middle SchoolGreenbrier Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
Grovetown High SchoolLakeside High SchoolEvans High SchoolGreenbrier High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyColumbia County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictColumbia County →
Phone: (706)855-2514
NCES ID: 130141002528
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Grovetown seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Columbia County
High
Grovetown High School
2,236 students · 09–12
34% FRL
High
Lakeside High School
1,940 students · 09–12
● 49 opp24% FRL
High
Evans High School
1,887 students · 09–12
● 49 opp30% FRL
High
Greenbrier High School
1,801 students · 09–12
● 49 opp12% FRL
High
Harlem High School
1,223 students · 09–12
● 37 opp33% FRL
Elem
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
1,150 students · PK–05
41% FRL
Elem
Baker Place Elementary
1,005 students · PK–05
28% FRL
Mid
Columbia Middle School
993 students · 06–08
33% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5463 Harlem Grovetown Rd, Grovetown, GA 30813
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.