- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eastman, GA
Dodge County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dodge County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130177000803
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dodge County Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Eastman · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dodge County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dodge County Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Eastman, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Dodge County Middle School shrank from 628 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 49.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 130177000803 · Eastman, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 12.2:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Dodge County High School (809 students)
Dodge County Middle School shrank from 628 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE held 49.5 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dodge County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dodge County H
Dodge County High School
809 students
- South Dodge El
South Dodge Elementary School
675 students
- North Dodge El
North Dodge Elementary School
598 students
- This school
Dodge County Middle School
596 students
- Dac (Dodge Cou 51
Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center)
51 students
What this shows Dodge County Middle School reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dodge County Middle School compares
Dodge 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 12% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Georgia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$14,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
188
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
African American 36.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Dodge County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dodge County reports $14,031 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dodge County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dodge Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Dodge Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dac (Dodge County Achievement Center) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dodge County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dodge County Middle School
How many students attend Dodge County Middle School?
Dodge County Middle School has 596 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eastman, GA. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dodge County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dodge County Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Dodge County Middle School?
67.7% of students at Dodge County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dodge County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dodge County Middle School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Eastman, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dodge County Middle School?
Dodge County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Dodge County Middle School rank among public schools in Eastman?
By Resource Investment Index, Dodge County Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Eastman, 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 Eastman on the city page.
What other schools are in Dodge County?
Besides Dodge County Middle School, Dodge County also operates Dodge County High School (809 students), South Dodge Elementary School (675 students), and North Dodge Elementary School (598 students). See the Dodge County district page for the complete list.