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Double Churches Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

462^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 584 Georgia Middle Schools

Better than 21% of Georgia middle schools

Summary

Double Churches Middle School is a public middle school in Columbus, Georgia, serving 442 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Muscogee County School District, which is ranked 155 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Double Churches Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the Muscogee County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly lower than the district and state in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. When compared to nearby schools like Aaron Cohn Middle School, Blackmon Road Middle School, and Richards Middle School, Double Churches Middle School is clearly underperforming academically.

One potential factor contributing to the school's lower academic performance is the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which ranges from 88.24% to 96.61% over the past few years. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Double Churches Middle School, the school's academic performance remains poor compared to the state and district averages, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution. The data indicates that Double Churches Middle School has significant room for improvement, and identifying and addressing the specific factors contributing to the school's underperformance could be crucial in helping the school improve its outcomes.

429

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,209

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7611 Whitesville Rd
Columbus, GA 31904

(706) 748-2678

District: Muscogee County

Students who attend Double Churches Middle School usually attend:

High:

Northside High School

Feeder schools for Double Churches Middle School:

Elementary:	Fox Elementary School
	River Road Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.6%

White:

20.7%

Two or more races:

12.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 12th percentile in 2021 → 21st in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 21st (2025) from a 12th-percentile low (2021)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (21% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (21st percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (31% vs 20% Georgia)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school21%

District avg26%

Georgia avg40%

462^nd of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 21%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From bottom 34% (2015) to bottom 21% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 12Middle Schools in the Muscogee County

155^th of 206Muscogee County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	21.0	462 of 584	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	22.4	459 of 588	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.4	461 of 577	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	16.5	476 of 567	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	13.9	476 of 542	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.5	445 of 559	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	25.5	423 of 543	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	28.4	398 of 539	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	39.7	336 of 545	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	34.7	357 of 537	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	45.4	344 of 521	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	34.2	401 of 527	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	28.2	419 of 508	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	22.3	440 of 504	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	18.8	438 of 494	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	29.9	384 of 466	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	28.7	381 of 462	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	46.6	281 of 445	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.6	259 of 420	38.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I61%+16 vs state

English Language Arts24%-17 vs state

Social Studies23%-16 vs state

Mathematics16%-25 vs state

Science15%-14 vs state

3.7

3 ratings · 3 written reviews

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Since they changed almost the entire administration staff this year, transferred in hundreds of new students from other school zones and made DCMS a title one school. Very disappointed. My children say the new principal is discriminatory, and stands in the halls screaming at kids when others are trying to get his help. Classrooms are overfilled. already were before they made this change, and ser up an entire hall for special needs children yet say they are trying to teach them to assimilate in with other students, they dont have classes with them, lunches with then and are never in the hall with them. Most of the Office staff acts like they are doing you a favor by being there, look annoyed when you need something. Daughter got in school suspension for walking around some other students and an orange cone when those students had dropped something and were picking it up. Changed my sons schedule second half of year without even telling him and no one reached out to me when he hadnt attended the new class for 2 months, and the old class never told him he wasnt on his roster either. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Mr. Fitts is a wonderful principal. My son had great, supportive and encouraging teachers. This school has been under-ranked for a long time, but it is a hidden gem. Mr. Fitts and the teachers know my student (and me) by name and are friendly, hard working, and willing to help in any capacity to ensure these kids find success. My son blossomed here and I'm looking forward to my younger son starting Dbl Churches this fall. You'll hear nothing but praise from me. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Mr. Fitts is a great Principal. This school has been great for our child!!!! It is well run, organized and the staff are available to parents. Close Quote

Schools Near Double Churches Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)				Milestones Assessment Science (2025)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Double Churches Middle School	Public	6-8	7611 Whitesville Rd	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2678	429	36	12.0	100.0%	89 (20.7%)	243 (56.6%)	38 (8.9%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (12.4%)	21	462^nd of 584 public middle schools	20.9%		22.4	459^th of 588 public middle schools	21.9%	3	61.1		30.3	18.1	25.2		10.7	11.0	27.5		15.2	22.9	$17,209	$1,818	$15,392
Veterans Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	2008 Old Guard Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-3203	681	43	15.8	75.9%	243 (35.7%)	224 (32.9%)	113 (16.6%)	46 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	52 (7.6%)	35.8	370^th of 584 public middle schools	36.6%		39.3	346^th of 588 public middle schools	41.2%	24	100.0		28.8	36.8	33.3		21.0	31.2	26.1		18.3	33.3	$11,672	$769	$10,904
Arnold Middle School	Public	6-8	2011 51st St	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 748-2436	582	37	15.6	100.0%	100 (17.2%)	249 (42.8%)	188 (32.3%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.2%)	18.9	477^th of 584 public middle schools	18.3%		13.2	532^nd of 588 public middle schools	9.5%	55	70.6		31.1	22.3	23.9		12.1	13.4	20.8		10.1	14.2	$12,694	$1,253	$11,441
Blackmon Road Middle School	Public	6-8	7251 Blackmon Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 565-2998	478	46	10.3	78.7%	145 (30.3%)	203 (42.5%)	61 (12.8%)	29 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	37 (7.7%)	57.5	223^rd of 584 public middle schools	61.8%		61.6	193^rd of 588 public middle schools	67.2%	30	72.2		38.6	45.1	41.4		33.6	35.8	47.8		35.3	39.7	$16,978	$1,226	$15,752
Richards Middle School	Public	6-8	2892 Edgewood Rd	Columbus	31906	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3697	799	46	17.2	85.2%	202 (25.3%)	390 (48.8%)	82 (10.3%)	56 (7.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (8.5%)	75.6	125^th of 584 public middle schools	78.6%		71.8	140^th of 588 public middle schools	76.2%	15	100.0		52.5	56.3	52.9		43.3	47.9	52.7		45.4	46.5	$11,748	$1,005	$10,743
Midland Middle School	Public	6-8	6990 Warm Springs Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3673	455	33	13.8	100.0%	66 (14.5%)	292 (64.2%)	44 (9.7%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (9.7%)	27.1	424^th of 584 public middle schools	27.4%		27.5	424^th of 588 public middle schools	27.9%				25.3	29.0	26.5		13.3	21.3	30.6		15.9	30.6	$14,768	$1,560	$13,208
Fort Middle School	Public	6-8	2900 Woodruff Farm Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3740	440	33	13.5	100.0%	31 (7.0%)	339 (77.0%)	39 (8.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.6%)	15.3	514^th of 584 public middle schools	12.0%		13.2	531^st of 588 public middle schools	9.7%	17	60.7		17.4	15.0	22.1		7.0	7.2	25.3		16.1	11.7	$14,191	$1,295	$12,896
Rothschild Leadership Academy School	Public	6-8	1136 Hunt Ave	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3709	498	36	13.9	100.0%	13 (2.6%)	426 (85.5%)	28 (5.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.6%)	7.5	569^th of 584 public middle schools	2.6%		7.5	571^st of 588 public middle schools	2.9%	2			6.0	12.8	10.2		0.7	4.7	8.3		9.5	7.1	$12,848	$1,539	$11,310
East Columbus Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	6100 Georgetown Dr	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(706) 565-3026	395	31	12.5	97.5%	6 (1.5%)	355 (89.9%)	18 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.1%)	15.1	516^th of 584 public middle schools	11.6%		15.4	513^th of 588 public middle schools	12.8%	3	35.0		21.4	21.8	23.0		9.8	8.1	17.0		4.3	17.8	$14,886	$1,192	$13,694
Creekside School	Public	5-6	8403 Ga Highway 315	Cataula	31804	Harris County	Harris County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 596-1300	780	52	15.0	38.3%	577 (74.0%)	98 (12.6%)	44 (5.6%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (7.1%)								(n/a)		52.2	52.8			51.1	72.8			63.9			$12,877	$672	$12,205

Frequently Asked Questions about Double Churches Middle School

How many students attend Double Churches Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 429 students attended Double Churches Middle School.

Is Double Churches Middle School a good school?

Double Churches Middle School ranks in the bottom 20.9% of Georgia middle schools.

What district is Double Churches Middle School in?

Muscogee County

What high school do graduates of Double Churches Middle School attend?

Students who attend Double Churches Middle School usually go on to attend Northside High School

What is the racial makeup of Double Churches Middle School?

Students at Double Churches Middle School are 57% African American, 21% White, 12% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

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