- Enrollment
- 3,152
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hahira, GA
Hahira Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hahira Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130339001313
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hahira Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 843
- students enrolled
Hahira Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lowndes County · Georgia
NCES ID 130339001313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Hahira Middle School held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 56.4 → 56.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 130339001313 · Hahira, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
843 enr · 15.1:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowndes High School (3,152 students)
Hahira Middle School held near 856 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 56.4 → 56.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hahira Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lowndes High S
Lowndes High School
3,152 students
- Westside Eleme 904
Westside Elementary School
904 students
- This school 843
Hahira Middle School
843 students
- Dewar Elementa 821
Dewar Elementary
821 students
- Lowndes Middle 818
Lowndes Middle School
818 students
- Hahira Element 782
Hahira Elementary School
782 students
What this shows Hahira Middle School reports 843 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hahira Middle School compares
Hahira 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,014
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
African American 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Hahira Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lowndes County reports $12,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hahira Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowndes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dewar Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lowndes Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hahira Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hahira Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~843 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hahira Middle School
How many students attend Hahira Middle School?
Hahira Middle School has 843 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hahira, GA. CCD year-over-year: 859 (2022-23) → 856 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hahira Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hahira Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 5% 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 Hahira Middle School?
25.0% of students at Hahira Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hahira Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hahira Middle School is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Hahira, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hahira Middle School?
Hahira Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lowndes County?
Besides Hahira Middle School, Lowndes County also operates Lowndes High School (3,152 students), Westside Elementary School (904 students), and Dewar Elementary (821 students). See the Lowndes County district page for the complete list.