- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bainbridge, GA
Bainbridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bainbridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130171000614
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bainbridge Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Bainbridge · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bainbridge Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bainbridge Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Bainbridge, GA.
School address
District: Decatur County · Georgia
NCES ID 130171000614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Bainbridge Middle School held near 881 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.4 → 65.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 130171000614 · Bainbridge, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
793 enr · 12.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bainbridge High School (1,192 students)
Bainbridge Middle School held near 881 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.4 → 65.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bainbridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bainbridge Hig
Bainbridge High School
1,192 students
- This school
Bainbridge Middle School
793 students
- Hutto Elementa
Hutto Elementary School
790 students
- Jones-Wheat Pr
Jones-Wheat Primary School
664 students
- West Bainbridg
West Bainbridge Primary School
556 students
- New Beginning 183
New Beginning Learning Center
183 students
What this shows Bainbridge Middle School reports 793 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bainbridge Middle School compares
Bainbridge 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 793 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
793
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Georgia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$12,983
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 192 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.1%
White 30.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Bainbridge Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Decatur County reports $12,983 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bainbridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hutto Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jones-Wheat Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Bainbridge Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Beginning Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bainbridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 45.8:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~793 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bainbridge Middle School
How many students attend Bainbridge Middle School?
Bainbridge Middle School has 793 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bainbridge, GA. CCD year-over-year: 919 (2022-23) → 881 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bainbridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bainbridge Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Bainbridge Middle School?
100.0% of students at Bainbridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bainbridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bainbridge Middle School is African American at 51.1% of enrollment, in Bainbridge, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bainbridge Middle School?
Bainbridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Bainbridge Middle School rank among public schools in Bainbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Bainbridge Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Bainbridge, 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 Bainbridge on the city page.
What other schools are in Decatur County?
Besides Bainbridge Middle School, Decatur County also operates Bainbridge High School (1,192 students), Hutto Elementary School (790 students), and Jones-Wheat Primary School (664 students). See the Decatur County district page for the complete list.