Enrollment
849
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hamilton, GA
Harris County Carver Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harris County Carver Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130270002271
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harris County Carver Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Harris County Carver Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harris County Carver Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, GA.
School address
District: Harris County · Georgia
NCES ID 130270002271 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harris County Carver Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harris County Carver Middle School
Harris County Carver Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Hamilton, Georgia, enrolling 849 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 849 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 327 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #210.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 231 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 849 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 32 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Harris County also operates Harris County High School (1,733 students) and Creekside School (780 students) alongside Harris County Carver 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 Harris County Carver Middle School compares
Harris County Carver 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 849 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
849
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.6%
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$12,696
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 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 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
White 69.0%
African American 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Harris County Carver 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 Harris County, which includes Harris County Carver Middle School.
$12,696
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.9%
State 42.5%
Federal 11.6%
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 Harris County Carver Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mulberry Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harris County Carver Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~849 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Harris County Carver Middle School
How many students attend Harris County Carver Middle School?
Harris County Carver Middle School has 849 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hamilton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris County Carver Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harris County Carver Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harris County Carver Middle School?
24.6% of students at Harris County Carver Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harris County Carver Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harris County Carver Middle School is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Hamilton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harris County Carver Middle School?
Harris County Carver Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Harris County Carver Middle School rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Harris County Carver Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton on the city page.
Is Harris County Carver Middle School a good school?
Harris County Carver Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Harris County?
Besides Harris County Carver Middle School, Harris County also operates Harris County High School (1,733 students), Creekside School (780 students), and Pine Ridge Elementary School (635 students). See the Harris County district page for the complete list.
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