At a glance
Reported students
874
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia middle enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
675
Whitewater Middle School: 874 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
13.6:1 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
- 903
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66.49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.6:1
What the reported data says about Whitewater Middle School
Whitewater Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Fayetteville. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Fayette County. NCES reports 874 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 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, 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 (53.2%) and Black (23.3%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. 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 Whitewater Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.5 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White53.2%
- Hispanic11.3%
- Black23.3%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.1%
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 Fayette County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bennett's Mill Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
876 reported students
Rising Starr Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
931 reported students
Flat Rock Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
800 reported students
J.C. Booth Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,115 reported students
Kedron Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
843 reported students
Sara Harp Minter Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
689 reported students
Public schools near Whitewater 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Starr Middle School Middle · Fayette County | 06–08 | 931 | 4.1 mi |
| Bennett's Mill Middle School Middle · Fayette County | 06–08 | 876 | 4.4 mi |
| J.C. Booth Middle School Middle · Fayette County | 06–08 | 1,115 | 4.8 mi |
| Utopian Academy for the Arts Trilith Middle · Charter · State Specialty Schools I- Utopian Academy for the Arts Tril | 06–08 | 147 | 5.2 mi |
| Eddie White Middle School Middle · Clayton County | 06–08 | 1,364 | 7.3 mi |
| East Coweta Middle School Middle · Coweta County | 06–08 | 845 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Whitewater Middle School
What grades does Whitewater Middle School serve?
Whitewater Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Fayette County.
How many students attend Whitewater Middle School?
Whitewater Middle School reported 874 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 903 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Whitewater Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 874 students and 64.5 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 Whitewater Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Whitewater Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fayette County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Whitewater Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
23.9% 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 Whitewater Middle School in?
Whitewater Middle School is part of Fayette County, based in Fayetteville, GA, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Whitewater Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rising Starr Middle School (4.1 mi), Bennett's Mill Middle School (4.4 mi), J.C. Booth Middle School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.