- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Eighth Street Middle School held near 925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.8 → 66.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 130498002283 · Tifton, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
883 enr · 13.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Tift County High School (2,207 students)
Eighth Street Middle School held near 925 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.8 → 66.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Eighth Street Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tift County Hi
Tift County High School
2,207 students
- This school
Eighth Street Middle School
883 students
- Annie Belle Cl 785
Annie Belle Clark Elementary School
785 students
- Northeast Midd 733
Northeast Middle School
733 students
- G. O. Bailey E 531
G. O. Bailey Elementary School
531 students
- Len Lastinger 448
Len Lastinger Elementary School
448 students
What this shows Eighth Street Middle School reports 883 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eighth Street Middle School compares
Eighth Street Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 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
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
$12,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Tift County reports $12,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~883 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 958 (2022-23) → 925 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.