Enrollment
973
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winder, GA
Haymon-Morris Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Haymon-Morris Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130029003285
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haymon-Morris Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Winder · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Haymon-Morris Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haymon-Morris Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Winder, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Haymon-Morris Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Haymon-Morris Middle School
Haymon-Morris Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Winder, Georgia, enrolling 973 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Georgia schools and 23% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 43.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 973 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 368 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #269, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 649 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Winder's middle schools, it stands alongside Russell Middle School (973 students): Haymon-Morris Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 17.1:1).
Barrow County also operates Apalachee High School (1,949 students) and Winder-Barrow High School (1,869 students) alongside Haymon-Morris 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 Haymon-Morris Middle School compares
Haymon-Morris 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 973 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
973
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Georgia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$12,318
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 649 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 43.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
African American 19.7%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Haymon-Morris Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrow County, which includes Haymon-Morris Middle School.
$12,318
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 46.9%
Federal 16.0%
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 Haymon-Morris Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winder-Barrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holsenbeck Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Haymon-Morris Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Winder
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 (~973 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Haymon-Morris Middle School
How many students attend Haymon-Morris Middle School?
Haymon-Morris Middle School has 973 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winder, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haymon-Morris Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Haymon-Morris Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Haymon-Morris Middle School?
43.4% of students at Haymon-Morris Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haymon-Morris Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Haymon-Morris Middle School is White at 43.2% of enrollment, in Winder, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haymon-Morris Middle School?
Haymon-Morris Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Haymon-Morris Middle School rank among middle schools in Winder?
By Resource Investment Index, Haymon-Morris Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Winder, 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 Winder on the city page.
Is Haymon-Morris Middle School a good school?
Haymon-Morris Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Barrow County?
Besides Haymon-Morris Middle School, Barrow County also operates Apalachee High School (1,949 students), Winder-Barrow High School (1,869 students), and Russell Middle School (973 students). See the Barrow County district page for the complete list.
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