G. James Gholson Middle School

Posted: August 18, 2026

hey so i was a student at this school and this school was okay the learning was great but the students were terrible and teachers wouldn’t do anything about it. The teaching there is okay it’s just that i feel more that only some teachers care about their jobs other than some teacher. Also the sanitation there especially in the bathrooms are pretty disgusting it’s kids who vape in the bathroom and literally throw toilet paper on the wall.Then the main problem there is the bullying, so many student are bullying others and they proceed not to do anything about it in my opinion the bad kids is treated better the good kids for crying out loud.Its a good school it’s just some minor issues the main issue is the bullying.

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Posted: May 24, 2026

As a current student myself here, i think this school should not be apart of the school system, wanna know why? there is a bunch of fights at this school,the school is messy and the students here are so rude no matter what, there are literally bullies here and nobody is doing anything? second, the teachers are lowkey annoying, when you raise your hand, they aren’t even doing anything like i’m just trying to use the bathroom and they are taking long to see my darn hand,third, the bathrooms are incredibly disgusting and nasty, i can’t even use the bathroom because the door on the stall won’t close!! lastly, if your ever thinking of bringing your child to this school, i don’t recommend it, this school is awful!

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Posted: December 12, 2025

This school is horrible. I pulled my child out after 3 months. I would ask my child on a daily basis, what did you do, what did you learn and I was always told nothing, the teachers don’t teach. They might give 5 minutes of instruction and the rest of the class was just free time. They expect the kids to teach themselves. During an open house tour they showed us slides of the school’s performance and they had a near 0% proficiency score in math. That’s a total failure of the school. They had fights on a daily basis. Kids fight for fun and target innocent students so they can record it on social media. The children also don’t know how to express themselves appropriately and deal with anger. They had a major teacher shortage for multiple subjects and the ones they did have don’t care about doing their jobs or about students. Teachers have little respect for the children and curse at them frequently. The administration either doesn’t care or is in denial. When I mentioned my concerns I was told that this is normal, we’re not that bad, we don’t have that many fights. Don’t expect anything to improve if the administrators can’t even acknowledge they have a serious problem and get defensive when you bring it up. They actually had the nerve to get mad at and blame parents who don’t volunteer their time to the PTA and help in the classrooms. Instead of hearing about real solutions and changes in their newsletters, families were constantly attacked for saying bad things about the school which they were in denial about, and for not volunteering their time to help with their “non problem”. Many parents work and have their own jobs which includes raising their children right (we hope) and are not getting paid to do the school’s job. I also didn’t like that fact that they punish the whole school every time a fight broke out or someone did something stupid, which was frequently. How does that make those that try to do good and follow the rules feel. My child said to me what’s the point of trying so hard to be good and do your best if we are just punished with all the rest. The students are never rewarded. You can’t miss what you never have and all they know is punishment which is not the same as discipline. It’s not effective. The main ones causing problems seek joy in hurting others. They could care less if you take something away from a whole group. The school is simply reinforcing the negative behavior while not supporting those with good behavior.

Posted: June 11, 2025

This school is absolutely awful and need to be shut down in all honesty. It is extremely hard to get an appointment with the principal or guidance counselor. You call the main office and they tell you that you need to email the personnel in order to get an appointment with them yet nobody ever replies back to the emails!! It is ridiculous. Second, the environment is unsafe. Parents are not raising their kids the proper way and there are fights everyday and on the bus. My cousin got punched in the face one day on the bus on her way home because she got caught in the crossfire of a fight on the bus, she was legit minding her own business. Third, the teachers are AWFUL! They dont actually care about the kids learning and having a safe environment for them to express themselves. They constantly ignore the kids when asking for help or ridiculing them for not knowing certain things. My cousin has autism so she needs extra help in class and the school has absolutely failed to give her the help she needs because nobody answers our emails, phone calls, nor give us the time of day when we came up to the school. If moving to this area please be aware of the schools here because they are extremely lacking in everything.

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Posted: November 1, 2024

From my experience as a student, Unfortunately, G. James Gholson Middle School falls short in several critical areas that impact the quality of education and the well-being of its students. One of the most significant issues here is the recurring problem of fights and a lack of effective measures to maintain a safe and conducive learning environment. This disrupts the school atmosphere and adds unnecessary stress for students who want to focus on their studies.

The teachers here also struggle to connect with their students on a meaningful level. Many students feel that they don’t receive the kind of understanding and support they need to succeed, and it often seems as if the teachers lack the patience or willingness to truly help students overcome academic challenges. This disconnection affects students' motivation and makes learning less enjoyable, impacting their ability to thrive academically.

In terms of administration, the principal and counselors seem unapproachable and unhelpful when students need assistance. This lack of support creates a sense of frustration among students, especially when they feel there’s no one to turn to with problems they encounter in school. Furthermore, issues with race equality treatment raise concerns, as every student deserves a fair and respectful environment where they feel valued.

Overall, I do not suggest this school for anyone, as it does not provide the supportive and inclusive environment that students need to succeed.

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Posted: May 15, 2023

This is unacceptable. My child goes to this school and the amount of danger that has happened in the school and parents were never notified. The bullying is awful they dont do anything to help the children. Why? It seems like they protect the bully instead of the bullied. Please, never send your child here.

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Posted: May 2, 2023

Parent/Legal Guardian - I had a visit to the school with my child several months ago and was truly disappointed. The children have no respect for the staff or anyone else for that matter. I was in one of the classes and the young boys in the class talked about their private parts in front of me and used a lot of profanity. There was a female subistitute teacher in the class who had to repeatedly ask them to be respectful and focus to which they paid no attention. There was a whole lot I saw that day it was really sad and disturbing. There was a lot of trash on the gym floor and the teacher spent a lot of his time cleaning up after the kids. Broken blinds and furniture in the classrooms. The staff was really kind and I could see that there are some really great teachers, but they were doing more babysitting than they were teaching. The kids were very disruptive in the classrooms, hallways and cafeteria.

I recently had an issue with my child and some other students that was truly disrespectful. I am totally disappointed with the end result because each of the students involved held no accountability. There are so many fights at this school and quite a bit of bullying. I'm not sure what has happened here, but something needs to be done soon. This school can be a great school, but much help and work is needed. The staff cannot do the work alone and it will take the parents, community, the school board and our Superintendent to help. My child has one more year and I really would like to move them to another school. Disappointed in how this school has turned out.

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Posted: September 24, 2021

as a student this school is a mess that should not help a kid learn

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Posted: March 8, 2015

I had to go to class with my child 2013-2014 school year when he was in the 8th grade and I saw it was really hard for the teachers to teach because of the childrens behavior. In two of his classes he had substitute teachers where in one class he didn't have any work for them because who ever was in charge dropped the ball. The other sub couldn't control them at all and they were running around, cursing, one boy pulled a few of his classmates pants down, and the sub didn't attempt any instruction, she was just there. Those boys did all this in front of me and didn't care once that there was a parent present. My son preferred to finish out his school year in SAC saying its more quiet and he can get his work done. Now I know my son reacts to his environment and needs to practice self control but it really was about 6 bad apples disrupting the learning process. Some of the administration jumps the gun and power hungry. Mrs. Compton has made to many mistakes for my taste. Hopefully they can make a change!!!

Posted: July 27, 2014

This school has been a TURN AROUND school and I would know coming from a 7th grader going on to 8th this year. Yes theirs some incidents like in any other school but this is a good school to me. I've made honor roll all 4 quarters with a 3.7. And the teachers really do care about us.

Posted: July 16, 2014

With the exception of a few honors 'houses,' the students run the school. The teachers do their best but get little support from the administration or parents. The extended school day is a waste because the kids are bouncing off the walls and most class time is wasted by disruptive behavior. Those few teachers who attempt to put their foot down have left or been forced out by the administration.

Posted: May 18, 2014

I must say this is the worst school EVER. My daughter is an honor roll student and she has YET to have an honor roll assembly i asked the staff in the office when will they have one and all they can do is tell me "I dont know".. so sad it seems to me like they dont wanna acknowledge the kids who are doing well. But this will be my daughters first and last year there. The kids also curse the teachers out and the kids. #sadschool

Posted: April 28, 2014

G. James Gholson Middle is the absolute worst school you could send your child to for anything. The only reason that my child is there currently is to finish the 8th grade and due to residency its required that she attends. Otherwise if you can don't send your child. Pay for somewhere else if you can. Sorry I couldn't give it NO STARS

Posted: March 23, 2014

It's sad that the teachers of yesterday aren't the teacher of today. You can tell which teachers really teach becaue it show's on the student's report card and the student wants to learn more.

Posted: December 7, 2013

I am a former student of G. James Gholson Middle School. I am now in the 11th grade enrolled in a public school in new Jersey. But as a student at Gholson, my 7th grade year was terrible. I was being bullied because of my ethnicity, my name, my size, and because I didn't always have the latest in fashion. But my 8th grade year was much much much better. Ever since Ms. Robinson, Ms. Compton, & Mr. Goins came that school changed for the better. Disciplinary wise, and academics too. I didn't want to leave. I felt safe, and was rewarded for my good doing. Hopefully out stays that way. I plan to come visit the administration soon.

Posted: December 4, 2013

This is a great school with great faculty. Gets a bad rap like everything in Prince George's County.

Posted: August 21, 2013

g james gholson is a school which i feel helps students to achieve their goal in life with real time social support, genuine care and support.information for parents to help their child succeed with outside help.

Posted: June 7, 2013

A failing school.Horrible school. Something must be done because the kids are going to suffer. School is for education it is not a place for a battle.

Posted: June 2, 2013

G James Gholson Middle School, named after an educational giant has the opportunity to be a world class school. Too many individuals who are willing to go out into the community and speak negative about the school are among those who send young people into the building each day who come here to weaken the level of excellence so many have fought for. To do better, must be more than a verbal statement. There must be action behind those words. How does a building improve if the people who walk inside are joking and playing all day? Schools are a place of business. We are here to prepare young people to be prepared and self sufficient to go out into the world and make things happen. This is a middle school. There are expectations of middle school students that cannot be compromised. High School and Life in general does not compromise when it comes to excellence. When young people leave school unprepared they jeopardize their future and the future of others. It is unfortunate that children are bullied. However, there are adults who bully others everyday. We cannot talk about leadership. Children must be led by example to have some sense of what great leadership looks like.

Posted: May 8, 2013

I think g. james gholson middle school is an awesome. I love it there. You parents don't know what you are talking about.

Posted: April 21, 2013

This school is a disaster. My daughter is being bullied both online and offline. The ones involved have yet to be suspended or have faced an disciplinary action other than a talking too. I have been to the school multiple times and filled out reports with proof of the bullying that has taken place. Today I learned that it became physical and the one who put their hands on my child - nothing was done. NOTHING. Let's not talk about the science class that has not had a teacher since November. One of the teachers forgot and or didn't know who my child was and was in the class. This school is failing the students. The kids are out of control and reckless. They do whatever they want. Each time I have been to the school there has been a fight. I shadowed my child for a day, the language that is used, the way the kids run the halls and behave is an otricity. Some of the teachers try but its not enough. I will do everything in my power to shine the light on what goes on behind closed doors. The principal is MIA. Horrible school. Something must be done because the kids are going to suffer. School is for education it is not a place for a battle.

Posted: March 31, 2013

This school is total chaos.Needs to shut down this horrible school.Not safe for kids and teachers.

Posted: December 20, 2012

Donovan Robinson is a bully and should be kicked out of Gholson this school is really out of hand

Posted: July 25, 2012

I am a former student at gholson and i will be going to the 8th grade next month. I dont know what you people are talking about because gholson is awesome! I love it there! Im not one of the kids that cuss and yell and are ignorant if you thought that. I get striaght A's because my teachers push me to learn. I love Mr.Goins, Ms. Cross, Ms.Robinson, and Ms. Compton. This is the first school year out of all my years of going to school that im actually ready to go back

Posted: February 10, 2012

this school is bad because of the students and the teachers. the students are not listening but the teachers are just making it worse by just not even doing anything about their behavior. they dont give out any homework and, during the winter break, i had to go home and print out my winter break packet on my own and then complete it! isnt it the teacher's job to supply the students with the necessary paper work? parents, i am telling you, if you send your child to this school, you will blame yourself for your actions. THIS SCHOOL MUST BE CLOSED DOWN!

Posted: February 6, 2012

G. James Gholson is a modern day Eastside High. This school should be closed down. Some kids should not be in this so called turn around school. I visited this school on several occasions. Some parents should be ashamed of themselves. They know their children are ''OFF THE CHAIN'' The teachers are not the problem its the students who show no respect. Clearly if the children don't care why should the parents. The police presence is strong at this school. I hear more yelling than talking. Kids cursing... they don't care who's around. Fights are daily, maybe hourly. If you have a 6 grader who's entering middle school. PLEASE DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT SEND THEM TO THIS SCHOOL. YOU WILL SEE A CHANGE IN YOUR CHILD THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND.