Enrollment
1,151
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bonaire, GA
Bonaire Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bonaire Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130288001677
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonaire Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bonaire · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonaire Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonaire Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bonaire, GA.
School address
District: Houston County · Georgia
NCES ID 130288001677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bonaire Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bonaire Middle School
Bonaire Middle School is a large middle school in Bonaire, Georgia, enrolling 1,151 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.9% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 1,151 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 260 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #99.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 548 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students) and Northside High School (1,949 students) alongside Bonaire 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 Bonaire Middle School compares
Bonaire 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,151 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,151
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Georgia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,206
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 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
White 53.1%
African American 25.4%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Bonaire 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 Houston County, which includes Bonaire Middle School.
$13,206
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 52.2%
Federal 15.4%
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 Bonaire Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonaire Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,151 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bonaire Middle School
How many students attend Bonaire Middle School?
Bonaire Middle School has 1,151 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bonaire, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonaire Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonaire Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonaire Middle School?
23.9% of students at Bonaire Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonaire Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bonaire Middle School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Bonaire, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonaire Middle School?
Bonaire Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Bonaire Middle School rank among public schools in Bonaire?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonaire Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bonaire, 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 Bonaire on the city page.
Is Bonaire Middle School a good school?
Bonaire Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of 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 Houston County?
Besides Bonaire Middle School, Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students), Northside High School (1,949 students), and Veterans High School (1,940 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.
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