- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Savannah, GA
Derenne Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Derenne Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130102000362
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Derenne Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 90.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Derenne Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Derenne Middle School ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Savannah, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102000362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Derenne Middle School shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 130102000362 · Savannah, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 10.3:1 · 90.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Godley Station School (1,585 students)
Derenne Middle School shrank from 530 students in 2022-23 to 496 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Derenne Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Godley Station
Godley Station School
1,585 students
- Groves High Sc
Groves High School
1,469 students
- Jenkins High S
Jenkins High School
1,265 students
- Pulaski Elemen
Pulaski Elementary School
1,147 students
- New Hampstead
New Hampstead High School
1,123 students
- This school 484
Derenne Middle School
484 students
What this shows Derenne Middle School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Derenne Middle School compares
Derenne 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.0% | ▲ 48% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Georgia - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$15,342
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 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 2.3%
White 1.9%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Derenne Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Savannah-Chatham County reports $15,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Derenne Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godley Station School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Groves High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Derenne Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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Southwest Middle School
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Myers Middle School
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Coastal Middle School
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Hubert Middle School
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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 (~484 students)
Frequently asked questions about Derenne Middle School
How many students attend Derenne Middle School?
Derenne Middle School has 484 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Savannah, GA. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 496 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Derenne Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Derenne Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 Derenne Middle School?
90.0% of students at Derenne Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Derenne Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Derenne Middle School is African American at 87.6% of enrollment, in Savannah, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Derenne Middle School?
Derenne Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Derenne Middle School rank among middle schools in Savannah?
By Resource Investment Index, Derenne Middle School ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Savannah, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Savannah on the city page.
What other schools are in Savannah-Chatham County?
Besides Derenne Middle School, Savannah-Chatham County also operates Godley Station School (1,585 students), Groves High School (1,469 students), and Jenkins High School (1,265 students). See the Savannah-Chatham County district page for the complete list.