Enrollment
752
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hampton, GA
Hampton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hampton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130282003952
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampton Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hampton Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hampton Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Hampton, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hampton Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hampton Middle School
Hampton Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Hampton, Georgia, enrolling 752 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Georgia schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 752 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 411 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #356, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 376 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 328 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 752 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Hampton's middle schools, it stands alongside Eddie White Middle School (1,364 students): Hampton Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 16:1).
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Union Grove High (1,622 students) alongside Hampton 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 Hampton Middle School compares
Hampton 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 8% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 752 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
752
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Georgia - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$12,402
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
187
in-school suspensions + 141 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
White 12.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Hampton Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Henry County, which includes Hampton Middle School.
$12,402
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 Hampton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hampton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Hampton
2 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 (~752 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hampton Middle School
How many students attend Hampton Middle School?
Hampton Middle School has 752 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hampton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampton Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hampton Middle School?
56.1% of students at Hampton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hampton Middle School is African American at 67.7% of enrollment, in Hampton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampton Middle School?
Hampton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Hampton Middle School rank among middle schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hampton Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Hampton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hampton on the city page.
Is Hampton Middle School a good school?
Hampton Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of 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 Henry County?
Besides Hampton Middle School, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.
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