- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Byron Middle School grew from 449 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 130405001807 · Byron, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 14.6:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Peach County High School (1,162 students)
Byron Middle School grew from 449 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Byron Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Peach County H
Peach County High School
1,162 students
- Byron Elementa
Byron Elementary School
706 students
- Hunt Elementar
Hunt Elementary School
654 students
- Kay Road Eleme
Kay Road Elementary
512 students
- This school 452
Byron Middle School
452 students
- Fort Valley Mi 434
Fort Valley Middle School
434 students
What this shows Byron Middle School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byron Middle School compares
Byron Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,445
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 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.
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
District finance for Peach County reports $13,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~452 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), up 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.