Enrollment
631
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Banks County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Banks County Middle School
Banks County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Homer, Georgia, enrolling 631 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 631 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 426 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #382, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 631 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 159 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 631 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Banks County also operates Banks County High School (831 students) and Banks County Primary School (685 students) alongside Banks County 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 Banks County Middle School compares
Banks County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,371
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Banks County, which includes Banks County Middle School.
$13,371
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.6%
State 47.0%
Federal 13.4%
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 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
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~631 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Homer on the city page.
Is Banks County Middle School a good school?
Banks County Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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