Serving 2,026 students in grades 6-8, Richards Middle School ranks in the top 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 32% (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 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 2,026 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Richards Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richards Middle School is 0.60, 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.
Richards Middle School is ranked #1021 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Richards Middle School often compared to?
Richards Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moore Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% 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 Richards Middle School?
2,026 students attend Richards Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Richards Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richards Middle School?
Richards Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richards Middle School offer ?
Richards Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Richards Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 2,026 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
