Enrollment
1,067
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grovetown, GA
Grovetown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grovetown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130141002528
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grovetown Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Grovetown · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Grovetown Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grovetown Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Grovetown, GA.
School address
District: Columbia County · Georgia
NCES ID 130141002528 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grovetown Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grovetown Middle School
Grovetown Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Grovetown, Georgia, enrolling 1,067 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,067 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 344 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #242.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 457 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,067 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 79 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Grovetown's middle schools, it stands alongside Columbia Middle School (903 students): Grovetown Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 14.6:1).
Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students) and Greenbrier High School (1,935 students) alongside Grovetown 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 Grovetown Middle School compares
Grovetown 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,067 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,067
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Georgia - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$11,434
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
296
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 79 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 42.6%
White 23.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Grovetown Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbia County, which includes Grovetown Middle School.
$11,434
Per student
-18%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 45.4%
Federal 10.7%
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 Grovetown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evans High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlem High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grovetown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,935
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Grovetown
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,067 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grovetown Middle School
How many students attend Grovetown Middle School?
Grovetown Middle School has 1,067 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grovetown, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grovetown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grovetown Middle School is 15:1, which is 4% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grovetown Middle School?
39.1% of students at Grovetown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grovetown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grovetown Middle School is African American at 42.6% of enrollment, in Grovetown, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grovetown Middle School?
Grovetown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Grovetown Middle School rank among public schools in Grovetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Grovetown Middle School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Grovetown, 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 Grovetown on the city page.
Is Grovetown Middle School a good school?
Grovetown Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more 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 Columbia County?
Besides Grovetown Middle School, Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students), Greenbrier High School (1,935 students), and Lakeside High School (1,861 students). See the Columbia County district page for the complete list.
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