- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Homer, GA
Banks County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Banks County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130024002015
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banks County Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Homer · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Banks County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banks County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Homer, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Banks County Middle School held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 130024002015 · Homer, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 15:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Banks County High School (831 students)
Banks County Middle School held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.2 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Banks County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Banks County H
Banks County High School
831 students
- Banks County P
Banks County Primary School
685 students
- Banks County E
Banks County Elementary School
651 students
- This school
Banks County Middle School
631 students
What this shows Banks County Middle School reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banks County Middle School compares
Banks 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 33% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Georgia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$13,962
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 631 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Banks County Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Banks County reports $13,962 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banks County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banks County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banks County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banks County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banks County Middle School
How many students attend Banks County Middle School?
Banks County Middle School has 631 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Homer, GA. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banks County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Banks County Middle School is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Banks County Middle School?
40.9% of students at Banks County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banks County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Banks County Middle School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Homer, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banks County Middle School?
Banks County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Banks County Middle School rank among public schools in Homer?
By Resource Investment Index, Banks County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Homer, 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 Banks County?
Besides Banks County Middle School, Banks County also operates Banks County High School (831 students), Banks County Primary School (685 students), and Banks County Elementary School (651 students). See the Banks County district page for the complete list.