Serving 501 students in grades 6-8, Lafayette 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 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lafayette Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lafayette Middle School's student population of 501 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
Campus Size
50
School Rankings
Lafayette 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 Lafayette Middle School is 0.24, 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
#1564 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
2%
36%
White
87%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette Middle School's ranking?
Lafayette Middle School is ranked #1564 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lafayette Middle School often compared to?
Lafayette Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rossville Middle School, Ringgold Middle School, Gordon Lee Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Lafayette Middle School?
501 students attend Lafayette Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Lafayette Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lafayette Middle School?
Lafayette Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lafayette Middle School offer ?
Lafayette Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lafayette Middle School part of?
Lafayette Middle School is part of Walker County School District.
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