Enrollment
638
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blue Ridge, GA
Fannin County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fannin County 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 130210000067
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fannin County Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Blue Ridge · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fannin County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fannin County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Blue Ridge, GA.
School address
District: Fannin County · Georgia
NCES ID 130210000067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fannin County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fannin County Middle School
Fannin County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Blue Ridge, Georgia, enrolling 638 students.
At 13.9:1, 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 runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 638 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 425 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #284.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fannin County also operates Fannin County High School (824 students) and East Fannin Elementary School (465 students) alongside Fannin County 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 Fannin County Middle School compares
Fannin County 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 33% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$14,962
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 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 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.0, Fannin County Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fannin County, which includes Fannin County Middle School.
$14,962
Per student
+8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.4%
State 27.3%
Federal 12.2%
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 Fannin County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fannin County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Fannin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Fannin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fannin County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~638 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fannin County Middle School
How many students attend Fannin County Middle School?
Fannin County Middle School has 638 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blue Ridge, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fannin County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fannin County Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Fannin County Middle School?
40.9% of students at Fannin County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fannin County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fannin County Middle School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Blue Ridge, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fannin County Middle School?
Fannin County 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 Fannin County Middle School rank among public schools in Blue Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Fannin County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Blue Ridge, 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 Blue Ridge on the city page.
Is Fannin County Middle School a good school?
Fannin County Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Fannin County?
Besides Fannin County Middle School, Fannin County also operates Fannin County High School (824 students), East Fannin Elementary School (465 students), and West Fannin Elementary School (443 students). See the Fannin County district page for the complete list.
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