- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chatsworth, GA
Bagley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bagley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130384002086
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bagley Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Chatsworth · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bagley Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bagley Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Chatsworth, GA.
School address
District: Murray County · Georgia
NCES ID 130384002086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Bagley Middle School shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 130384002086 · Chatsworth, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 13.4:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Murray County High School (1,068 students)
Bagley Middle School shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bagley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murray County
Murray County High School
1,068 students
- North Murray H
North Murray High School
961 students
- Spring Place E
Spring Place Elementary School
668 students
- Chatsworth Ele
Chatsworth Elementary School
665 students
- Coker Elementa
Coker Elementary School
613 students
- This school
Bagley Middle School
457 students
What this shows Bagley Middle School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bagley Middle School compares
Bagley Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 13% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$12,593
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Bagley Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Murray County reports $12,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bagley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Murray High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Place Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatsworth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coker Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bagley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Chatsworth
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bagley Middle School
How many students attend Bagley Middle School?
Bagley Middle School has 457 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chatsworth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bagley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bagley Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Bagley Middle School?
52.6% of students at Bagley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bagley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bagley Middle School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Chatsworth, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bagley Middle School?
Bagley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Bagley Middle School rank among public schools in Chatsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Bagley Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Chatsworth, 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 Chatsworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Murray County?
Besides Bagley Middle School, Murray County also operates Murray County High School (1,068 students), North Murray High School (961 students), and Spring Place Elementary School (668 students). See the Murray County district page for the complete list.