Enrollment
714
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cordele, GA
Crisp County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crisp County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130156001508
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crisp County Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Cordele · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Crisp County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crisp County Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Cordele, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crisp County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crisp County Middle School
Crisp County Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Cordele, Georgia, enrolling 714 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.0% of students qualify for free meals, 63% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 714 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 425 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #191.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and White (27%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 26 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Crisp County also operates Crisp County High School (978 students) and Crisp County Primary School (964 students) alongside Crisp 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 Crisp County Middle School compares
Crisp 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 63% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Georgia - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$14,107
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 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
African American 58.0%
White 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Crisp 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 Crisp County, which includes Crisp County Middle School.
$14,107
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.3%
State 46.5%
Federal 23.2%
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 Crisp County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crisp County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crisp County Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crisp County Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crisp County Pre-K | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crisp County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~714 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crisp County Middle School
How many students attend Crisp County Middle School?
Crisp County Middle School has 714 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cordele, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crisp County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crisp County Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 23% 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 Crisp County Middle School?
99.0% of students at Crisp County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crisp County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crisp County Middle School is African American at 58.0% of enrollment, in Cordele, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crisp County Middle School?
Crisp County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Crisp County Middle School rank among public schools in Cordele?
By Resource Investment Index, Crisp County Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Cordele, 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 Cordele on the city page.
Is Crisp County Middle School a good school?
Crisp County Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools. 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 Crisp County?
Besides Crisp County Middle School, Crisp County also operates Crisp County High School (978 students), Crisp County Primary School (964 students), and Crisp County Elementary School (439 students). See the Crisp County district page for the complete list.
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