Enrollment
776
Middle
DISTRICT 640 · STATE 763
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RICHMOND COUNTY·NCES 130438004687
Belair Middle School
150 Potential Way, Augusta, GA 30909 · (706) 821-2766 · Richmond County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL776 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
17.2:1
45 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 14.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
82%
640 students
DISTRICT 94% · STATE 74%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 261 | 34% |
| Grade 7 | 264 | 34% |
| Grade 8 | 251 | 32% |
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Belair Middle School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belair Middle School this school | 776 | 82.5% | N/A |
| McDonough Middle School McDonough | 876 | 78.8% | 17.1% |
| Ballard Hudson Middle School Macon | 671 | 76.6% | 11.6% |
| The Champion Middle Theme School Stone Mountain | 782 | 87.2% | 40.1% |
| Oglethorpe Charter School Savannah | 567 | 87.8% | 18.1% |
| Factory Shoals Middle School Douglasville | 833 | 77.6% | 30.1% |
Matched among Georgia middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Belair Middle School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Georgia | In Richmond County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 776 | #217 of 487 | #1 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.2:1 | #450 of 471 | #8 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.6% | #406 of 471 | #7 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 82.5% | #242 of 479 | #10 of 10 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About Belair Middle School
Belair Middle School is a middle school in Augusta, Georgia, according to federal school records. The school serves 776 students in grades 6 through 8 in 2024-25.
Richmond County enrolls 30,573 students in 52 schools, including Belair Middle School.
The student body at Belair Middle School is 85% Black. The rest of enrollment is 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, and 3% White. Among all residents of Richmond County, the Black share is about 56%. Belair Middle School's diversity index is 27%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school has about 17.2 students per teacher and 45 full-time-equivalent teachers. This ratio sits 3.1 above the 14.1:1 average for middle schools in Georgia. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 82%. The rate at public schools in Richmond County averages 93%, higher than here.
Federal survey data for Richmond County show that the median household income is $55,637, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 17% of people live in poverty. There are 58 public schools in Richmond County, enrolling about 31,674 students in all.
Sue Reynolds Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles away. The five-mile area around Belair Middle School holds at least 8 other public schools.
NCES lists the school's locale as City: Mid-size. That means it sits inside a principal city with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
Discussion on this page can cover school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Richmond County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
206,069
Census ACS
Median income
$55,637
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
58
31,674 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Richmond County
- Academy of Richmond County High SchoolHigh · 1,178 students
- Cross Creek High SchoolHigh · 1,152 students
- Westside High SchoolHigh · 1,088 students
- Hephzibah High SchoolHigh · 1,041 students
- Butler High SchoolHigh · 878 students
- Glenn Hills High SchoolHigh · 839 students
Other schools in Augusta
- Academy of Richmond County High SchoolHigh · 1,178 students
- Cross Creek High SchoolHigh · 1,152 students
- Westside High SchoolHigh · 1,088 students
- Butler High SchoolHigh · 878 students
- Glenn Hills High SchoolHigh · 839 students
- Richmond Hill Elementary SchoolElementary · 765 students
Nearby schools
- Sue Reynolds Elementary School0.3 mi · 652
- Belair Elementary School1.3 mi · 675
- Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta2.3 mi · 32
- Barton Chapel Elementary School2.3 mi · 427
- Brookwood Elementary School2.6 mi · 559
- Copeland Elementary School2.7 mi · 369
Frequently asked questions
About Belair Middle SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Belair Middle School?
Belair Middle School enrolls approximately 776 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Belair Middle School serve?
Belair Middle School serves grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Belair Middle School have?
Belair Middle School employs 45 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.
How diverse is Belair Middle School?
Belair Middle School reports a student body of 3% White, 6% Hispanic, 85% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Belair Middle School in?
Belair Middle School is part of Richmond County.
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