- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Athens, GA
Hilsman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hilsman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130117000450
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hilsman Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hilsman Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hilsman Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Athens, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Hilsman Middle School held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 130117000450 · Athens, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 10.8:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarke Central High School (1,907 students)
Hilsman Middle School held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hilsman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarke Central
Clarke Central High School
1,907 students
- Cedar Shoals H
Cedar Shoals High School
1,489 students
- Clarke Middle 718
Clarke Middle School
718 students
- Burney-Harris- 707
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
707 students
- Whitehead Road 632
Whitehead Road Elementary School
632 students
- This school 624
Hilsman Middle School
624 students
What this shows Hilsman Middle School reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hilsman Middle School compares
Hilsman 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 10% in Georgia - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$21,012
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 56.7%
White 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Hilsman Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarke County reports $21,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hilsman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Shoals High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarke Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehead Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hilsman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,489
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Athens
3 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 (~624 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hilsman Middle School
How many students attend Hilsman Middle School?
Hilsman Middle School has 624 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Athens, GA. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hilsman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hilsman Middle School is 10.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hilsman Middle School?
82.8% of students at Hilsman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hilsman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hilsman Middle School is African American at 56.7% of enrollment, in Athens, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hilsman Middle School?
Hilsman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Hilsman Middle School rank among middle schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Hilsman Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Athens, 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 Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarke County?
Besides Hilsman Middle School, Clarke County also operates Clarke Central High School (1,907 students), Cedar Shoals High School (1,489 students), and Clarke Middle School (718 students). See the Clarke County district page for the complete list.