Fort Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbus, Georgia 31907 · Muscogee County
#408 of 482 middle schools in Georgia
#14094 of 15,369 nationally
About Fort Middle School
Fort Middle School is a public middle located in Columbus, in the Muscogee County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 440 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 408th of 482 ranked middle schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (61th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 440.
There are 48 schools in Columbus; Fort Middle School ranks 27th of 48 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)16%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Fort Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 16%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Fort Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wesley Heights Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 1.3 km away
Forrest Road Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students · 1.5 km away
Reese Road Leadership Academy
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students · 1.9 km away
Kendrick High School
Columbus · Public high · Grades 9–12
840 students · 2.5 km away
Georgetown Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students · 2.6 km away
East Columbus Magnet Academy
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
395 students · 2.8 km away
Rothschild Leadership Academy School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students · 2.9 km away
Lonnie Jackson Academy
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students · 2.9 km away
Gentian Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students · 3.3 km away
Waddell Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Jefferson County Middle School
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440 students
Social Circle Middle School
Social Circle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
444 students
Carver Road Middle School
Griffin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
435 students
Fort Valley Middle School
Fort Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
Rossville Middle School
Rossville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
446 students
Eddy Middle School
Columbus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
448 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Middle School a good school?
Fort Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 18.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #408 of 482 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Fort Middle School rank in Georgia?
Fort Middle School ranks #408 of 482 middle schools in Georgia and #14094 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Fort Middle School?
Fort Middle School had 440 students in 2025.
Is Fort Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Fort Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Fort Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Fort Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.