Enrollment
478
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, GA
Blackmon Road Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Blackmon Road Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130387001376
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackmon Road Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 10
- middle schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Blackmon Road Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackmon Road Middle School ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Columbus, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387001376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blackmon Road Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blackmon Road Middle School
Blackmon Road Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Columbus, Georgia, enrolling 478 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 478 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 297 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #177.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 478 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 211 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 478 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Columbus's middle schools, it stands alongside Richards Middle School (799 students): Blackmon Road Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 17.4:1).
Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students) and Shaw High School (1,162 students) alongside Blackmon Road 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 Blackmon Road Middle School compares
Blackmon Road 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 34% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 18% in Georgia - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$12,762
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
African American 42.5%
White 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Blackmon Road Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muscogee County, which includes Blackmon Road Middle School.
$12,762
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 43.0%
Federal 18.2%
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 Blackmon Road Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaw High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackmon Road Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Columbus
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Richards Middle School
Standard public school
799 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Standard public school
681 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Baker Middle School
Standard public school
631 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Arnold Middle School
Standard public school
582 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Rothschild Leadership Academy School
Standard public school
498 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Eddy Middle School
Standard public school
448 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~478 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Blackmon Road Middle School
How many students attend Blackmon Road Middle School?
Blackmon Road Middle School has 478 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackmon Road Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackmon Road Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Blackmon Road Middle School?
40.1% of students at Blackmon Road Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackmon Road Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Blackmon Road Middle School is African American at 42.5% of enrollment, in Columbus, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackmon Road Middle School?
Blackmon Road Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Blackmon Road Middle School rank among middle schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackmon Road Middle School ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Columbus, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Columbus on the city page.
Is Blackmon Road Middle School a good school?
Blackmon Road Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. 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 Muscogee County?
Besides Blackmon Road Middle School, Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students), Shaw High School (1,162 students), and Columbus High School (1,161 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.
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