Enrollment
728
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hephzibah, GA
Hephzibah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hephzibah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130438001554
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hephzibah Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Hephzibah · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hephzibah Middle School has class sizes larger than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hephzibah Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Hephzibah, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438001554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hephzibah Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hephzibah Middle School
Hephzibah Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hephzibah, Georgia, enrolling 728 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 98% of Georgia schools and 44% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 97.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 728 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.
Against 435 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #198.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and White (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 232 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 728 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hephzibah's middle schools, it stands alongside Pine Hill Middle School (757 students): Hephzibah Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.8:1 vs 18.5:1).
Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students) and Cross Creek High School (1,152 students) alongside Hephzibah 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 Hephzibah Middle School compares
Hephzibah 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 98% in Georgia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$14,096
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
African American 76.4%
White 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Hephzibah Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richmond County, which includes Hephzibah Middle School.
$14,096
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 40.0%
Federal 24.4%
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 Hephzibah Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hephzibah Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Hephzibah
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 (~728 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hephzibah Middle School
How many students attend Hephzibah Middle School?
Hephzibah Middle School has 728 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hephzibah, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hephzibah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hephzibah Middle School is 20.8:1, which is 44% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hephzibah Middle School?
97.9% of students at Hephzibah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hephzibah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hephzibah Middle School is African American at 76.4% of enrollment, in Hephzibah, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hephzibah Middle School?
Hephzibah Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Hephzibah Middle School rank among middle schools in Hephzibah?
By Resource Investment Index, Hephzibah Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Hephzibah, 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 Hephzibah on the city page.
Is Hephzibah Middle School a good school?
Hephzibah Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Richmond County?
Besides Hephzibah Middle School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.
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