Serving 718 students in grades 6-8, P. B. Ritch 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 718 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
P. B. Ritch Middle School's student population of 718 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
P. B. Ritch 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 P. B. Ritch Middle School is 0.63, 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
#1210 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
56%
36%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P. B. Ritch Middle School's ranking?
P. B. Ritch Middle School is ranked #1210 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are P. B. Ritch Middle School often compared to?
P. B. Ritch Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Paulding 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 37% GA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend P. B. Ritch Middle School?
718 students attend P. B. Ritch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of P. B. Ritch Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P. B. Ritch Middle School?
P. B. Ritch Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does P. B. Ritch Middle School offer ?
P. B. Ritch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is P. B. Ritch Middle School part of?
P. B. Ritch Middle School is part of Paulding County School District.
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