- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nashville, GA
Berrien Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Berrien 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 130039000228
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Berrien Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Nashville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Berrien Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Berrien Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Nashville, GA.
School address
District: Berrien County · Georgia
NCES ID 130039000228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Berrien Middle School held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130039000228 · Nashville, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 13.7:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Berrien High School (850 students)
Berrien Middle School held near 691 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.6 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Berrien Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Berrien High S
Berrien High School
850 students
- Berrien Primar
Berrien Primary School
785 students
- Berrien Elemen
Berrien Elementary School
692 students
- This school
Berrien Middle School
673 students
- Berrien Academ 61
Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center
61 students
What this shows Berrien Middle School reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Berrien Middle School compares
Berrien 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 21% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Georgia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.2%
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
$12,456
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 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
African American 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Berrien Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berrien County reports $12,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Berrien Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berrien Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berrien Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berrien Academy Performance Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Berrien Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 61:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Berrien Middle School
How many students attend Berrien Middle School?
Berrien Middle School has 673 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nashville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berrien Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berrien Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Berrien Middle School?
47.7% of students at Berrien Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berrien Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Berrien Middle School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Nashville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berrien Middle School?
Berrien 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 Berrien Middle School rank among public schools in Nashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Berrien Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Nashville, 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 Nashville on the city page.
What other schools are in Berrien County?
Besides Berrien Middle School, Berrien County also operates Berrien High School (850 students), Berrien Primary School (785 students), and Berrien Elementary School (692 students). See the Berrien County district page for the complete list.