- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blakely, GA
Early County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Early County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130192002163
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early County Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Blakely · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Early County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Blakely, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Early County Middle School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 130192002163 · Blakely, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 5.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Early County Elementary School (758 students)
Early County Middle School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Early County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Early County E
Early County Elementary School
758 students
- Early County H
Early County High School
506 students
- This school 218
Early County Middle School
218 students
What this shows Early County Middle School reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early County Middle School compares
Early 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 | 5.5:1 | ▼ 62% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 1% in Georgia - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
63.3%
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
$18,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 73 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 74.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 133.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 78.0%
White 15.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Early County Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Early County reports $18,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early County Middle School
How many students attend Early County Middle School?
Early County Middle School has 218 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blakely, GA. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Early County Middle School is 5.5:1, which is 62% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 65% 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 Early County Middle School?
100.0% of students at Early County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Early County Middle School is African American at 78.0% of enrollment, in Blakely, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early County Middle School?
Early County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Early County Middle School rank among public schools in Blakely?
By Resource Investment Index, Early County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Blakely, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Early County?
Besides Early County Middle School, Early County also operates Early County Elementary School (758 students) and Early County High School (506 students). See the Early County district page for the complete list.