- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Grovetown Middle School held near 1,088 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.6 → 69.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 130141002528 · Grovetown, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,067 enr · 15:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Grovetown High School (2,256 students)
Grovetown Middle School held near 1,088 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.6 → 69.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Grovetown Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grovetown High
Grovetown High School
2,256 students
- Greenbrier Hig
Greenbrier High School
1,935 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
1,861 students
- Evans High Sch
Evans High School
1,800 students
- Harlem High Sc
Harlem High School
1,318 students
- This school
Grovetown Middle School
1,067 students
What this shows Grovetown Middle School reports 1,067 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grovetown Middle School compares
Grovetown Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,853
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Columbia County reports $11,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,067 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,080 (2022-23) → 1,088 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.