Serving 835 students in grades 6-8, Factory Shoals Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Factory Shoals Middle School's student population of 835 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
835 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Factory Shoals Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Factory Shoals Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1558 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
18%
Black
77%
36%
White
5%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Factory Shoals Middle School's ranking?
Factory Shoals Middle School is ranked #1558 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Factory Shoals Middle School often compared to?
Factory Shoals Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapel Hill Middle School, Turner Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Factory Shoals Middle School?
835 students attend Factory Shoals Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Factory Shoals Middle School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Factory Shoals Middle School?
Factory Shoals Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Factory Shoals Middle School offer ?
Factory Shoals Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Factory Shoals Middle School part of?
Factory Shoals Middle School is part of Douglas County School District.
School Calendar
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