Fort Middle School

2900 Woodruff Farm Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 511 students in grades 6-8, Fort 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 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fort Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Fort Middle School's student population of 511 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
511 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Fort Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Middle School is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1991 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fort Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fort Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fort Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fort Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fort Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fort Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fort Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
81%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fort Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fort Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fort Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fort Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Fort Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fort Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fort Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fort Middle School's ranking?
Fort Middle School is ranked #1991 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Fort Middle School often compared to?
Fort Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Columbus Magnet Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Fort Middle School?
511 students attend Fort Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Fort Middle School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Middle School?
Fort Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Middle School offer ?
Fort Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Fort Middle School part of?
Fort Middle School is part of Muscogee County School District.
In what neighborhood is Fort Middle School located?
Fort Middle School is located in the East Columbus neighborhood of Columbus, GA. There are 10 other public schools located in East Columbus.

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5   1/11/2010
Excellent school!!! The school offers the students a lot of opportunities to excell.
- Posted by Parent - slm19

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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