Irwin County Middle School

Irwin County Middle School, a tight-knit middle-grades school in Ocilla, Georgia, run under Irwin County, teaches 367 students, covering grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 763 students per school, that is 52% leaner than typical.

Across the 3 schools in Irwin County (1,610 students total), Irwin County Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Irwin County Middle School shows that 56% of the student body identifies as White. Other groups include 35% Black, 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. That is meaningfully less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 69%.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.0:1. The state averages around 14.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, Irwin County reports that median household income runs about $51,384, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 20% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Irwin County's 3 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,610 students), Irwin County Middle School is one campus in the mix.

Irwin County High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies an outlying site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count contracted 3%: 377 students in 2018 compared to 367 in 2025. The White share of enrollment decreased from 60% to 56% over that span.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.