Enrollment
493
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nahunta, GA
Brantley County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Brantley County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130048000232
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brantley County Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Nahunta · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Brantley County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brantley County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Nahunta, GA.
School address
District: Brantley County · Georgia
NCES ID 130048000232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brantley County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brantley County Middle School
Brantley County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Nahunta, Georgia, enrolling 493 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 71.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 493 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% 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 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Brantley County also operates Brantley County High School (921 students) and Hoboken Elementary School (551 students) alongside Brantley County 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 Brantley County Middle School compares
Brantley County 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 17% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$12,696
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 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 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
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Brantley County 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 Brantley County, which includes Brantley County Middle School.
$12,696
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 62.1%
Federal 20.6%
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 Brantley County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brantley County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoboken Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nahunta Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesville Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atkinson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brantley County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~493 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Brantley County Middle School
How many students attend Brantley County Middle School?
Brantley County Middle School has 493 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nahunta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brantley County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brantley County Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Brantley County Middle School?
71.1% of students at Brantley County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brantley County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brantley County Middle School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Nahunta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brantley County Middle School?
Brantley County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Brantley County Middle School rank among public schools in Nahunta?
By Resource Investment Index, Brantley County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Nahunta, 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 Nahunta on the city page.
Is Brantley County Middle School a good school?
Brantley County Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less 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 Brantley County?
Besides Brantley County Middle School, Brantley County also operates Brantley County High School (921 students), Hoboken Elementary School (551 students), and Nahunta Primary School (440 students). See the Brantley County district page for the complete list.
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