Enrollment
1,039
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rincon, GA
Ebenezer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ebenezer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130198002550
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ebenezer Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Rincon · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ebenezer Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ebenezer Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rincon, GA.
School address
District: Effingham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130198002550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ebenezer Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ebenezer Middle School
Ebenezer Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Rincon, Georgia, enrolling 1,039 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,039 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 317 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #215.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1039 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 384 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,039 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Effingham County also operates Effingham County High School (2,199 students) and South Effingham High School (1,906 students) alongside Ebenezer 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 Ebenezer Middle School compares
Ebenezer 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 54% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,039
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,725
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1039 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
269
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
White 57.8%
African American 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Ebenezer 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 Effingham County, which includes Ebenezer Middle School.
$11,725
Per student
-15%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 52.1%
Federal 13.8%
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 Ebenezer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Effingham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Effingham Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Effingham County Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rincon Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ebenezer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,906
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,039 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ebenezer Middle School
How many students attend Ebenezer Middle School?
Ebenezer Middle School has 1,039 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rincon, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ebenezer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ebenezer Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ebenezer Middle School?
28.1% of students at Ebenezer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ebenezer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ebenezer Middle School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Rincon, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ebenezer Middle School?
Ebenezer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Ebenezer Middle School rank among public schools in Rincon?
By Resource Investment Index, Ebenezer Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rincon, 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 Rincon on the city page.
Is Ebenezer Middle School a good school?
Ebenezer Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Effingham County?
Besides Ebenezer Middle School, Effingham County also operates Effingham County High School (2,199 students), South Effingham High School (1,906 students), and South Effingham Middle School (1,161 students). See the Effingham County district page for the complete list.
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