- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Hephzibah Middle School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 130438001554 · Hephzibah, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 20.8:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Hephzibah Middle School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hephzibah Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Ric
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,178 students
- Cross Creek Hi
Cross Creek High School
1,152 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,088 students
- Hephzibah High
Hephzibah High School
1,041 students
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
878 students
- This school
Hephzibah Middle School
728 students
What this shows Hephzibah Middle School reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hephzibah Middle School compares
Hephzibah 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,883
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 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.
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
District finance for Richmond County reports $13,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,152
- 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.
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 (~728 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.