Enrollment
671
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Macon, GA
Ballard Hudson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ballard Hudson 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 130042003667
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ballard Hudson Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ballard Hudson Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ballard Hudson Middle School ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Macon, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ballard Hudson Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ballard Hudson Middle School
Ballard Hudson Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Macon, Georgia, enrolling 671 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 671 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 416 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #313, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 492 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 671 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 16 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Macon's middle schools, it stands alongside Howard Middle School (973 students): Ballard Hudson Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 16:1).
Bibb County also operates Howard High School (1,145 students) and Westside High School (1,013 students) alongside Ballard Hudson 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 Ballard Hudson Middle School compares
Ballard Hudson 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Georgia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.2%
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
$14,591
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 327 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 73.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 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
African American 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
White 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Ballard Hudson Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bibb County, which includes Ballard Hudson Middle School.
$14,591
Per student
+5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 36.6%
Federal 24.5%
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 Ballard Hudson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rutland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weaver Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ballard Hudson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Macon
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Howard Middle School
Standard public school
973 students 16:1 students per teacher
Weaver Middle School
Standard public school
894 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Rutland Middle School
Standard public school
849 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Appling Middle School
Standard public school
677 students 15:1 students per teacher
Miller Magnet Middle School
Standard public school
614 students 15:1 students per teacher
Clifton Ridge Middle School
Standard public school
482 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~671 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ballard Hudson Middle School
How many students attend Ballard Hudson Middle School?
Ballard Hudson Middle School has 671 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Macon, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballard Hudson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ballard Hudson Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ballard Hudson Middle School?
100.0% of students at Ballard Hudson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ballard Hudson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ballard Hudson Middle School is African American at 90.8% of enrollment, in Macon, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ballard Hudson Middle School?
Ballard Hudson 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 Ballard Hudson Middle School rank among middle schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Ballard Hudson Middle School ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Macon, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Macon on the city page.
Is Ballard Hudson Middle School a good school?
Ballard Hudson Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Bibb County?
Besides Ballard Hudson Middle School, Bibb County also operates Howard High School (1,145 students), Westside High School (1,013 students), and Howard Middle School (973 students). See the Bibb County district page for the complete list.
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