Enrollment
883
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tifton, GA
Eighth Street Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eighth Street Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130498002283
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eighth Street Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Tifton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eighth Street Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eighth Street Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Tifton, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eighth Street Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eighth Street Middle School
Eighth Street Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Tifton, Georgia, enrolling 883 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
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.
Enrollment of 883 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 309 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #124.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 359 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 883 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 68 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Tifton's middle schools, it stands alongside Northeast Middle School (733 students): Eighth Street Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 13.3:1).
Tift County also operates Tift County High School (2,207 students) and Annie Belle Clark Elementary School (785 students) alongside Eighth Street 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 Eighth Street Middle School compares
Eighth Street 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 883 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
883
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$12,730
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 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 225 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 68 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 43.6%
African American 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Eighth Street 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 Tift County, which includes Eighth Street Middle School.
$12,730
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 47.6%
Federal 22.3%
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 Eighth Street Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tift County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annie Belle Clark Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G. O. Bailey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Len Lastinger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eighth Street Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Tifton
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~883 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eighth Street Middle School
How many students attend Eighth Street Middle School?
Eighth Street Middle School has 883 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tifton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eighth Street Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eighth Street Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Eighth Street Middle School?
100.0% of students at Eighth Street Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eighth Street Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eighth Street Middle School is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Tifton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eighth Street Middle School?
Eighth Street Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Eighth Street Middle School rank among public schools in Tifton?
By Resource Investment Index, Eighth Street Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Tifton, 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 Tifton on the city page.
Is Eighth Street Middle School a good school?
Eighth Street Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Tift County?
Besides Eighth Street Middle School, Tift County also operates Tift County High School (2,207 students), Annie Belle Clark Elementary School (785 students), and Northeast Middle School (733 students). See the Tift County district page for the complete list.
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