Enrollment
434
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Valley, GA
Fort Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130405001482
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Valley Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fort Valley · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Valley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fort Valley, GA.
School address
District: Peach County · Georgia
NCES ID 130405001482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Valley Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fort Valley Middle School
Fort Valley Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Fort Valley, Georgia, enrolling 434 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 434 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 288 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #241, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 238 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 434 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Peach County also operates Peach County High School (1,162 students) and Byron Elementary School (706 students) alongside Fort Valley 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 Fort Valley Middle School compares
Fort Valley 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Georgia - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$13,308
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 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
African American 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
White 9.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Fort Valley Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peach County, which includes Fort Valley Middle School.
$13,308
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 42.4%
Federal 19.1%
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 Fort Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peach County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Byron Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kay Road Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byron Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Valley Middle School
How many students attend Fort Valley Middle School?
Fort Valley Middle School has 434 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Valley, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Valley Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Fort Valley Middle School?
81.9% of students at Fort Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Valley Middle School is African American at 65.4% of enrollment, in Fort Valley, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Valley Middle School?
Fort Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Fort Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Fort Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Valley Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fort Valley, 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 Fort Valley on the city page.
Is Fort Valley Middle School a good school?
Fort Valley Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Peach County?
Besides Fort Valley Middle School, Peach County also operates Peach County High School (1,162 students), Byron Elementary School (706 students), and Hunt Elementary School (654 students). See the Peach County district page for the complete list.
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