Serving 874 students in grades 6-8, Whitewater Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 874 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitewater Middle School serves the southeastern part of Fayetteville, GA, covering an area of approximately 74.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitewater Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Whitewater Middle School's student population of 874 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
874 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whitewater Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitewater Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#210 out of 2192 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitewater Middle School's ranking?
Whitewater Middle School is ranked #210 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Whitewater Middle School often compared to?
Whitewater Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rising Starr Middle School, J.c. Booth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Whitewater Middle School?
874 students attend Whitewater Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Whitewater Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitewater Middle School?
Whitewater Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitewater Middle School offer ?
Whitewater Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitewater Middle School part of?
Whitewater Middle School is part of Fayette County School District.
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