- Enrollment
- 1,411
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madison, MS
Germantown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Germantown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280279001283
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Germantown Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Germantown Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Germantown Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Madison, MS.
School address
District: Madison Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280279001283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Germantown Middle School held near 1,033 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.5 → 68.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 280279001283 · Madison, MS Middle · MID · TRAD
1,008 enr · 14.8:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Germantown High School (1,411 students)
Germantown Middle School held near 1,033 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.5 → 68.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Germantown Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Germantown Hig
Germantown High School
1,411 students
- Madison Centra
Madison Central High School
1,260 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle School
1,180 students
- This school
Germantown Middle School
1,008 students
- Ridgeland High
Ridgeland High School
995 students
- Madison Statio
Madison Station Elementary School
980 students
What this shows Germantown Middle School reports 1,008 students on the CCD universe file.
How Germantown Middle School compares
Germantown 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 68% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,008
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,248
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.9%
African American 38.6%
Asian 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Germantown Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Co School Dist reports $12,248 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Germantown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germantown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeland High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Station Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Germantown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,008 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Germantown Middle School
How many students attend Germantown Middle School?
Germantown Middle School has 1,008 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madison, MS. CCD year-over-year: 1,008 (2022-23) → 1,033 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Germantown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Germantown Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Germantown Middle School?
25.6% of students at Germantown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Germantown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Germantown Middle School is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Madison, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Germantown Middle School?
Germantown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Germantown Middle School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Germantown Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Madison, 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 Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Co School Dist?
Besides Germantown Middle School, Madison Co School Dist also operates Germantown High School (1,411 students), Madison Central High School (1,260 students), and Madison Middle School (1,180 students). See the Madison Co School Dist district page for the complete list.