Serving 827 students in grades 6-8, Factory Shoals Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 827 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Factory Shoals Middle School's student population of 827 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
827 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Motto
Creating a Winning Culture: Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships
School Rankings
Factory Shoals Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Factory Shoals Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1482 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
78%
36%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Douglas County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Factory Shoals Middle School's ranking?
Factory Shoals Middle School is ranked #1482 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Factory Shoals Middle School often compared to?
Factory Shoals Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapel Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Factory Shoals Middle School?
827 students attend Factory Shoals Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Factory Shoals Middle School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Factory Shoals Middle School?
Factory Shoals Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Factory Shoals Middle School offer ?
Factory Shoals Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Factory Shoals Middle School part of?
Factory Shoals Middle School is part of Douglas County School District.
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