- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Athens, GA
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130117000456
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Athens, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 60.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 130117000456 · Athens, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
707 enr · 12.4:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarke Central High School (1,907 students)
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 60.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarke Central
Clarke Central High School
1,907 students
- Cedar Shoals H
Cedar Shoals High School
1,489 students
- Clarke Middle 718
Clarke Middle School
718 students
- This school 707
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
707 students
- Whitehead Road 632
Whitehead Road Elementary School
632 students
- Hilsman Middle 624
Hilsman Middle School
624 students
What this shows Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School reports 707 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School compares
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 707 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
707
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Georgia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$21,012
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
African American 38.9%
White 15.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarke County reports $21,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Shoals High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarke Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitehead Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilsman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,489
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Athens
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~707 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
How many students attend Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School?
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School has 707 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Athens, GA. CCD year-over-year: 728 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 21% 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 Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School?
82.8% of students at Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment, in Athens, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School?
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School rank among middle schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Athens, 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 Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarke County?
Besides Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School, Clarke County also operates Clarke Central High School (1,907 students), Cedar Shoals High School (1,489 students), and Clarke Middle School (718 students). See the Clarke County district page for the complete list.