- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Villa Rica, GA
Bay Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bay Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130084002239
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bay Springs Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Villa Rica · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bay Springs Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Springs Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Villa Rica, GA.
School address
District: Carroll County · Georgia
NCES ID 130084002239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Bay Springs Middle School held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 61.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 130084002239 · Villa Rica, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
723 enr · 12.5:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Villa Rica High School (1,681 students)
Bay Springs Middle School held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.7 → 61.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bay Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Villa Rica Hig
Villa Rica High School
1,681 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,338 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,009 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
991 students
- Temple High Sc
Temple High School
868 students
- This school
Bay Springs Middle School
723 students
What this shows Bay Springs Middle School reports 723 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bay Springs Middle School compares
Bay Springs 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 27% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 723 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
723
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Georgia - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$12,946
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
220
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
African American 28.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Bay Springs Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County reports $12,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bay Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Temple High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bay Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~723 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bay Springs Middle School
How many students attend Bay Springs Middle School?
Bay Springs Middle School has 723 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Villa Rica, GA. CCD year-over-year: 930 (2022-23) → 896 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bay Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bay Springs Middle School is 12.5:1, 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 Bay Springs Middle School?
44.1% of students at Bay Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bay Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bay Springs Middle School is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Villa Rica, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bay Springs Middle School?
Bay Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Springs Middle School rank among public schools in Villa Rica?
By Resource Investment Index, Bay Springs Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Villa Rica, 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 Villa Rica on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County?
Besides Bay Springs Middle School, Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students), Central High School (1,338 students), and Central Middle School (1,009 students). See the Carroll County district page for the complete list.