Enrollment
596
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dodge County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dodge County Middle School
Dodge County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Eastman, Georgia, enrolling 596 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.7% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 596 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 310 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #25, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 228 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 596 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Dodge County also operates Dodge County High School (809 students) and South Dodge Elementary School (675 students) alongside Dodge 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 Dodge County Middle School compares
Dodge 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,681
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dodge County, which includes Dodge County Middle School.
$12,681
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.2%
State 59.7%
Federal 17.1%
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 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
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
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 (~596 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dodge County Middle School a good school?
Dodge County Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 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.
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