At a glance
Reported students
523
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia middle enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
544
Fairplay Middle School: 523 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
17.8:1 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
- 532
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Fairplay Middle School
Fairplay Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Douglasville. It is one of 34 current school records connected to Douglas County. NCES reports 523 students for 2024–25.
Among 483 middle schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 733 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, above 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 (47.4%) and Black (31.9%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. 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 Fairplay Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.4 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.34
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.4%
- Hispanic13.2%
- Black31.9%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
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 Douglas County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Yeager Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
529 reported students
Stewart Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
533 reported students
Chestnut Log Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
719 reported students
Turner Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
742 reported students
Factory Shoals Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
833 reported students
Mason Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
853 reported students
Public schools near Fairplay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Douglas Elementary School Elementary · Douglas County | PK–05 | 544 | 0.2 mi |
| Bill Arp Elementary School Elementary · Douglas County | PK–05 | 645 | 5.5 mi |
| Mason Creek Middle School Middle · Douglas County | 06–08 | 853 | 6.8 mi |
| Yeager Middle School Middle · Douglas County | 06–08 | 529 | 7 mi |
| Bay Springs Middle School Middle · Carroll County | 06–08 | 723 | 7.3 mi |
| Chapel Hill Middle School Middle · Douglas County | 06–08 | 1,036 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fairplay Middle School
What grades does Fairplay Middle School serve?
Fairplay Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Douglas County.
How many students attend Fairplay Middle School?
Fairplay Middle School reported 523 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 532 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fairplay Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 523 students and 29.4 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 Fairplay Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fairplay Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Douglas County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fairplay Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fairplay Middle School in?
Fairplay Middle School is part of Douglas County, based in Douglasville, GA, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fairplay Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include South Douglas Elementary School (0.2 mi), Bill Arp Elementary School (5.5 mi), Mason Creek Middle School (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.