Enrollment
452
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Byron, GA
Byron Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Byron Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130405001807
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byron Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Byron · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Byron Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Byron, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Byron Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Byron Middle School
Byron Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Byron, Georgia, enrolling 452 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 452 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 310 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #210.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 452 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 140 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 452 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Peach County also operates Peach County High School (1,162 students) and Byron Elementary School (706 students) alongside Byron 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 Byron Middle School compares
Byron 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Georgia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$13,308
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 44.5%
African American 37.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Byron 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 Peach County, which includes Byron Middle School.
$13,308
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 42.4%
Federal 19.1%
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 Byron Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peach County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kay Road Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byron Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Byron Middle School
How many students attend Byron Middle School?
Byron Middle School has 452 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Byron, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Byron Middle School?
82.0% of students at Byron Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byron Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Byron Middle School is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in Byron, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron Middle School?
Byron Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Byron Middle School rank among public schools in Byron?
By Resource Investment Index, Byron Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Byron, 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 Byron on the city page.
Is Byron Middle School a good school?
Byron Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Peach County?
Besides Byron Middle School, Peach County also operates Peach County High School (1,162 students), Byron Elementary School (706 students), and Hunt Elementary School (654 students). See the Peach County district page for the complete list.
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