Enrollment
673
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berrien Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Berrien Middle School
Berrien Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Nashville, Georgia, enrolling 673 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 673 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 446 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #346, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 196 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 673 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Berrien County also operates Berrien High School (850 students) and Berrien Primary School (785 students) alongside Berrien 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 Berrien Middle School compares
Berrien 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,608
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berrien County, which includes Berrien Middle School.
$12,608
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 52.4%
Federal 24.1%
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 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
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~673 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Berrien Middle School a good school?
Berrien Middle School earns 37/100 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 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.
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