How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Snelson-Golden Middle School | Waldo Pafford Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hinesville, GA | Hinesville, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 876 | 741 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.9:1 | 21.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.7% | 55.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Snelson-Golden Middle School | Waldo Pafford Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,521 | $13,521 |
| District | Liberty County | Liberty County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Snelson-Golden Middle School | Waldo Pafford Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.3% | 11.3% |
| African American | 63.8% | 59.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% | 16.2% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Multiracial | 10.0% | 9.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Snelson-Golden Middle School | Waldo Pafford Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 438:1 | 741:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.3% | 34.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 83 | 58 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.