- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Crisp County Middle School shrank from 796 students in 2022-23 to 751 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 60.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 130156001508 · Cordele, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
714 enr · 12.1:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Crisp County High School (978 students)
Crisp County Middle School shrank from 796 students in 2022-23 to 751 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 60.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Crisp County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crisp County H
Crisp County High School
978 students
- Crisp County P
Crisp County Primary School
964 students
- This school
Crisp County Middle School
714 students
- Crisp County E
Crisp County Elementary School
439 students
- Crisp County P 216
Crisp County Pre-K
216 students
What this shows Crisp County Middle School reports 714 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crisp County Middle School compares
Crisp County Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,093
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Crisp County reports $15,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~714 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 796 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), down 45.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.