- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lucedale, MS
George County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for George County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280156000840
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George County Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Mississippi schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Lucedale · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
George County Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George County Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Lucedale, MS.
School address
District: George Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280156000840 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
George County Middle School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 280156000840 · Lucedale, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 15.4:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: George County High School (1,115 students)
George County Middle School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
George County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George County
George County High School
1,115 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
660 students
- This school
George County Middle School
618 students
- Agricola Eleme
Agricola Elementary School
543 students
- Rocky Creek El 402
Rocky Creek Elementary School
402 students
- Lt Taylor Inte 293
Lt Taylor Intermediate School
293 students
What this shows George County Middle School reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How George County Middle School compares
George County Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▼ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$10,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 618 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, George County Middle School is less mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for George Co School Dist reports $10,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Agricola Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocky Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lt Taylor Intermediate School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about George County Middle School
How many students attend George County Middle School?
George County Middle School has 618 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lucedale, MS. CCD year-over-year: 655 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at George County Middle School is 15.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George County Middle School?
60.8% of students at George County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at George County Middle School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Lucedale, MS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George County Middle School?
George County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 George County Middle School rank among public schools in Lucedale?
By Resource Investment Index, George County Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Lucedale, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lucedale on the city page.
What other schools are in George Co School Dist?
Besides George County Middle School, George Co School Dist also operates George County High School (1,115 students), Central Elementary School (660 students), and Agricola Elementary School (543 students). See the George Co School Dist district page for the complete list.