Enrollment
634
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dublin, GA
Dublin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dublin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130187000869
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dublin Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Dublin · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dublin Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dublin Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Dublin, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dublin Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dublin Middle School
Dublin Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dublin, Georgia, enrolling 634 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 634 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 428 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #425, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 634 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 33.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 353 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 634 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Dublin City also operates Dublin High School (596 students) and Susie Dasher (554 students) alongside Dublin 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 Dublin Middle School compares
Dublin 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Georgia - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.3%
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
$15,661
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 634 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 221 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 85.5%
White 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Dublin Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dublin City, which includes Dublin Middle School.
$15,661
Per student
+13%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 29.2%
Federal 33.6%
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 Dublin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Susie Dasher | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moore Street Facility | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dublin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary 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 (~634 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Dublin Middle School
How many students attend Dublin Middle School?
Dublin Middle School has 634 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dublin, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dublin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dublin Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dublin Middle School?
100.0% of students at Dublin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dublin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dublin Middle School is African American at 85.5% of enrollment, in Dublin, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dublin Middle School?
Dublin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Dublin Middle School rank among public schools in Dublin?
By Resource Investment Index, Dublin Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Dublin, 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 Dublin on the city page.
Is Dublin Middle School a good school?
Dublin Middle School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Dublin City?
Besides Dublin Middle School, Dublin City also operates Dublin High School (596 students), Susie Dasher (554 students), and Hillcrest Elementary (546 students). See the Dublin City district page for the complete list.
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