- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Evans, GA
Evans Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Evans 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 130141000601
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evans Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Evans · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Evans Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evans Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Evans, GA.
School address
District: Columbia County · Georgia
NCES ID 130141000601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Evans Middle School held near 940 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 62.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 130141000601 · Evans, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,030 enr · 17.2:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Grovetown High School (2,256 students)
Evans Middle School held near 940 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 62.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Evans Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grovetown High
Grovetown High School
2,256 students
- Greenbrier Hig
Greenbrier High School
1,935 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
1,861 students
- Evans High Sch
Evans High School
1,800 students
- Harlem High Sc
Harlem High School
1,318 students
- This school
Evans Middle School
1,030 students
What this shows Evans Middle School reports 1,030 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evans Middle School compares
Evans 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 58% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,030 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,030
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$11,853
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
150
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
African American 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Evans Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia County reports $11,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Evans Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evans High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harlem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evans Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,935
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Evans
3 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 (~1,030 students)
Frequently asked questions about Evans Middle School
How many students attend Evans Middle School?
Evans Middle School has 1,030 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Evans, GA. CCD year-over-year: 980 (2022-23) → 940 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evans Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evans Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Evans Middle School?
25.6% of students at Evans Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evans Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Evans Middle School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Evans, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evans Middle School?
Evans 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 Evans Middle School rank among middle schools in Evans?
By Resource Investment Index, Evans Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Evans, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Evans on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia County?
Besides Evans Middle School, Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students), Greenbrier High School (1,935 students), and Lakeside High School (1,861 students). See the Columbia County district page for the complete list.