George County Middle School

George County Middle School operates as a mid-tier middle-grades school in LUCEDALE, Mississippi, operated by George County School District. Current enrollment sits at 618 students spanning grades 7 through 8. By comparison, Mississippi's public schools average about 452 students each, so George County Middle School sits 37% bigger than that benchmark.

Across the 8 schools in George County School District (4,049 students total), George County Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, George County Middle School logs that the largest single group is White, at 78% of enrollment. The remainder breaks down as 9% Black, 7% multiracial, 6% Hispanic. That is considerably less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 86%.

On the income-and-resources front, The school employs 44 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.2:1. That tracks the state average closely. Around 67% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for George County put median household income runs about $59,758, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across George County's 9 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,049 students), George County Middle School is one campus in the mix.

LC Hatcher Elementary School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.4 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 5 other public schools cluster around George County Middle School.

George County Middle School operates from a countryside location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count grew 3%: 600 students in 2018 compared to 618 in 2025. The White share of enrollment fell from 86% to 78% over that span.

Inside the community feed, members of the George County Middle School community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.