At a glance
Reported students
1,285
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
93.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–07
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia middle enrollment
92nd percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
518
Willie J. Williams Middle School: 1,285 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,410
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101.72
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Willie J. Williams Middle School
Willie J. Williams Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–07 in Moultrie. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Colquitt County. NCES reports 1,285 students for 2024–25.
Among 483 middle schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 733 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (36.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (34.7%). English learners represent 23.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Willie J. Williams Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 93.9 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.62 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 23.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.62
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.9%
- Hispanic34.7%
- Black23.4%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Colquitt County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
CA Gray Junior High School
Other · Grades 08–09
1,389 reported students
Colquitt County High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,932 reported students
Sunset Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
614 reported students
Norman Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
581 reported students
Wright Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
554 reported students
Odom Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
518 reported students
Public schools near Willie J. Williams Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stringfellow Elementary School Elementary · Colquitt County | PK–05 | 220 | 0.4 mi |
| Wright Elementary School Elementary · Colquitt County | PK–05 | 554 | 1.1 mi |
| Cox Elementary School Elementary · Colquitt County | PK–05 | 466 | 1.2 mi |
| CA Gray Junior High School Other · Colquitt County | 08–09 | 1,389 | 1.5 mi |
| Colquitt County High School High · Colquitt County | 09–12 | 1,932 | 3.2 mi |
| Sunset Elementary School Elementary · Colquitt County | PK–05 | 614 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Willie J. Williams Middle School
What grades does Willie J. Williams Middle School serve?
Willie J. Williams Middle School reports grades 06–07 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Colquitt County.
How many students attend Willie J. Williams Middle School?
Willie J. Williams Middle School reported 1,285 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,410 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Willie J. Williams Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 1,285 students and 93.9 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Willie J. Williams Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Willie J. Williams Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Colquitt County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Willie J. Williams Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Willie J. Williams Middle School in?
Willie J. Williams Middle School is part of Colquitt County, based in Moultrie, GA, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Willie J. Williams Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stringfellow Elementary School (0.4 mi), Wright Elementary School (1.1 mi), Cox Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.
