Enrollment
618
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.8%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George County Middle School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at George County Middle School
George County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Lucedale, Mississippi, enrolling 618 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 60.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 618 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Among 179 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Mississippi schools statewide, it ranks #141, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 618 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding George Co School Dist spends $9,405 per pupil, 22% below the Mississippi average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 29.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 168 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 618 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
George Co School Dist also operates George County High School (1,115 students) and Central Elementary School (660 students) alongside George 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 George County Middle School compares
George County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,405
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for George Co School Dist, which includes George County Middle School.
$9,405
Per student
-22%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.4%
State 47.7%
Federal 29.9%
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 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
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~618 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is George County Middle School a good school?
George County Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Mississippi 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 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.
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