- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Bacon County Middle School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.4 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 130015002349 · Alma, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 12.2:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Bacon County High School (633 students)
Bacon County Middle School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.4 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bacon County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bacon County H
Bacon County High School
633 students
- Bacon County P
Bacon County Primary School
551 students
- This school
Bacon County Middle School
462 students
- Bacon County E
Bacon County Elementary School
448 students
What this shows Bacon County Middle School reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bacon County Middle School compares
Bacon County Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,862
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Bacon County reports $14,862 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~462 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.