- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grayson, GA
Bay Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bay Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130255003870
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay Creek Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Grayson · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay Creek Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Creek Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Grayson, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Bay Creek Middle School held near 1,391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+61 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.7 → 81.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+61 students YoY 130255003870 · Grayson, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,510 enr · 18.9:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Bay Creek Middle School held near 1,391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+61 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.7 → 81.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bay Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school 1,510
Bay Creek Middle School
1,510 students
What this shows Bay Creek Middle School reports 1,510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay Creek Middle School compares
Bay Creek 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 31% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,510 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,510
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Georgia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 709 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
203
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
White 11.0%
Asian 8.9%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Bay Creek Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bay Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Grayson
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 (~1,510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bay Creek Middle School
How many students attend Bay Creek Middle School?
Bay Creek Middle School has 1,510 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grayson, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,330 (2022-23) → 1,391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+61).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Creek Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bay Creek Middle School?
41.9% of students at Bay Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bay Creek Middle School is African American at 60.5% of enrollment, in Grayson, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay Creek Middle School?
Bay Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Bay Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Grayson?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Creek Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Grayson, 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 Grayson on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Bay Creek Middle School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.