Enrollment
282
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homerville, GA
Clinch County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clinch County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130126002106
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinch County Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Homerville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 74.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clinch County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinch County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Homerville, GA.
School address
District: Clinch County · Georgia
NCES ID 130126002106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinch County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinch County Middle School
Clinch County Middle School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Homerville, Georgia, enrolling 282 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Georgia schools, with 282 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 68 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #62, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 742 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 57 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 282 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clinch County also operates Clinch County Elementary School (625 students) and Clinch County High School (335 students) alongside Clinch 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 Clinch County Middle School compares
Clinch 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.5% | ▲ 23% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$14,266
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 52.5%
African American 35.5%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Clinch County 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 Clinch County, which includes Clinch County Middle School.
$14,266
Per student
+3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 43.8%
Federal 21.2%
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 Clinch County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinch County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinch County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinch County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary 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 (~282 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clinch County Middle School
How many students attend Clinch County Middle School?
Clinch County Middle School has 282 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homerville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinch County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinch County Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 7% 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 Clinch County Middle School?
74.5% of students at Clinch County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinch County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clinch County Middle School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Homerville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinch County Middle School?
Clinch County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Clinch County Middle School rank among public schools in Homerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinch County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Homerville, 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 Homerville on the city page.
Is Clinch County Middle School a good school?
Clinch County Middle School earns 34/100 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 Clinch County?
Besides Clinch County Middle School, Clinch County also operates Clinch County Elementary School (625 students) and Clinch County High School (335 students). See the Clinch County district page for the complete list.
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