Enrollment
484
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Derenne Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Derenne Middle School
Derenne Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Savannah, Georgia, enrolling 484 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, Derenne Middle School is leaner than roughly 93% of Georgia schools and 28% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 90.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 484 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 501 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #107.
Its student body is predominantly African American (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 223 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 484 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Savannah's middle schools, it stands alongside The Stem Academy at Bartlett (625 students): Derenne Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.3:1 vs 12:1).
Savannah-Chatham County also operates Godley Station School (1,585 students) and Groves High School (1,469 students) alongside Derenne 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 Derenne Middle School compares
Derenne 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,986
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Savannah-Chatham County, which includes Derenne Middle School.
$14,986
Per student
+8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 24.5%
Federal 18.2%
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 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
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Savannah
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
The Stem Academy at Bartlett
Standard public school
625 students 12:1 students per teacher
Oglethorpe Charter School
Standard public school
567 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Southwest Middle School
Standard public school
528 students 10:1 students per teacher
Myers Middle School
Standard public school
503 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Coastal Middle School
Standard public school
486 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Hubert Middle School
Standard public school
471 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~484 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Derenne Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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