- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Harris County Carver Middle School held near 870 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 57.7 → 57.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 130270002271 · Hamilton, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
849 enr · 14.9:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Harris County High School (1,733 students)
Harris County Carver Middle School held near 870 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE held 57.7 → 57.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Harris County Carver Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harris County
Harris County High School
1,733 students
- This school
Harris County Carver Middle School
849 students
- Creekside Scho
Creekside School
780 students
- Pine Ridge Ele 635
Pine Ridge Elementary School
635 students
- Park Elementar 628
Park Elementary School
628 students
- Mulberry Creek 529
Mulberry Creek Elementary School
529 students
What this shows Harris County Carver Middle School reports 849 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harris County Carver Middle School compares
Harris County Carver 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,002
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 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.
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
District finance for Harris County reports $13,002 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~849 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 870 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.