- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pulaski, TN
Bridgeforth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bridgeforth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470141000427
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bridgeforth Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Pulaski · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 316
- students enrolled
Bridgeforth Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeforth Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pulaski, TN.
School address
District: Giles County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470141000427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Bridgeforth Middle School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 470141000427 · Pulaski, TN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 10.5:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Giles Co High School (688 students)
Bridgeforth Middle School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Bridgeforth Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Giles Co High
Giles Co High School
688 students
- Richland Schoo
Richland School
633 students
- Richland Eleme
Richland Elementary
520 students
- Pulaski Elemen
Pulaski Elementary
471 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary
397 students
- This school
Bridgeforth Middle School
316 students
What this shows Bridgeforth Middle School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bridgeforth Middle School compares
Bridgeforth Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 31% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 9% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$11,237
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
African American 25.9%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Bridgeforth Middle School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Giles County reports $11,237 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bridgeforth Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giles Co High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bridgeforth Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bridgeforth Middle School
How many students attend Bridgeforth Middle School?
Bridgeforth Middle School has 316 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pulaski, TN. CCD year-over-year: 314 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridgeforth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bridgeforth Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 31% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bridgeforth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bridgeforth Middle School is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Pulaski, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bridgeforth Middle School?
Bridgeforth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Bridgeforth Middle School rank among public schools in Pulaski?
By Resource Investment Index, Bridgeforth Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Pulaski, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Giles County?
Besides Bridgeforth Middle School, Giles County also operates Giles Co High School (688 students), Richland School (633 students), and Richland Elementary (520 students). See the Giles County district page for the complete list.