Enrollment
462
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alma, GA
Bacon County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bacon County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130015002349
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bacon County Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Alma · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bacon County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bacon County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Alma, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bacon County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bacon County Middle School
Bacon County Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Alma, Georgia, enrolling 462 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 462 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 284 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #249, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bacon County also operates Bacon County High School (633 students) and Bacon County Primary School (551 students) alongside Bacon County Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bacon County Middle School compares
Bacon County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 28% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Georgia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.7%
African American 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Bacon County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bacon County, which includes Bacon County Middle School.
$14,096
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 56.1%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bacon County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bacon County Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bacon County Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bacon County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bacon County Middle School
How many students attend Bacon County Middle School?
Bacon County Middle School has 462 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alma, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bacon County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bacon County Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bacon County Middle School?
77.6% of students at Bacon County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bacon County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bacon County Middle School is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Alma, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bacon County Middle School?
Bacon County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bacon County Middle School rank among public schools in Alma?
By Resource Investment Index, Bacon County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Alma, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alma on the city page.
Is Bacon County Middle School a good school?
Bacon County Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bacon County?
Besides Bacon County Middle School, Bacon County also operates Bacon County High School (633 students), Bacon County Primary School (551 students), and Bacon County Elementary School (448 students). See the Bacon County district page for the complete list.
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