Long County Middle School

As a mid-tier junior high in Ludowici, Georgia, Long County Middle School educates 1,007 students from grades 6 through 8, operated by Long County. Enrollment runs roughly 32% above the state mean of about 763.

Across the 5 schools in Long County (4,724 students total), Long County Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, Long County Middle School lists that 42% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Other groups include 28% Black, 19% Hispanic, 10% multiracial. By comparison, Long County as a whole is about 55% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 54 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 18.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 14.1:1, putting Long County Middle School higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 78% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

After controlling for student poverty, Long County Middle School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 37.1% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 30.4%.

In the broader community, Long County reports that median household earnings sit near $68,808, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 15%. In all, Long County runs 5 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,724 students), of which Long County Middle School is one.

Nearest neighbor: McClelland Elementary School, around 0.1 miles off. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. On composite proficiency, Long County Middle School comes 6th of 8 in the immediate cluster, beneath the nearby-schools average of 35.6%.

Long County Middle School operates from a small-town location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Long County Middle School has rose 27%, going from 793 students in 2018 to 1,007 in 2025. The White share of enrollment fell from 48% to 42% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio loosened from 17.1:1 in 2018 to 18.5:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.