- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Macon, GA
Howard Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Howard 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 130042003290
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Macon, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Howard Middle School held near 989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 130042003290 · Macon, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
973 enr · 16:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Howard High School (1,145 students)
Howard Middle School held near 989 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Howard Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howard High Sc
Howard High School
1,145 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,013 students
- This school
Howard Middle School
973 students
- Rutland High S
Rutland High School
921 students
- Weaver Middle
Weaver Middle School
894 students
- Central High S
Central High School
892 students
What this shows Howard Middle School reports 973 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard Middle School compares
Howard 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 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
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
973
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Georgia - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$14,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
223
in-school suspensions + 243 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 71.4%
White 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Howard Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bibb County reports $14,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rutland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weaver Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Macon
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Weaver Middle School
Standard public school
894 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Rutland Middle School
Standard public school
849 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Appling Middle School
Standard public school
677 students 15:1 students per teacher
Ballard Hudson Middle School
Standard public school
671 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Miller Magnet Middle School
Standard public school
614 students 15:1 students per teacher
Clifton Ridge Middle School
Standard public school
482 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~973 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Howard Middle School
How many students attend Howard Middle School?
Howard Middle School has 973 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Macon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 992 (2022-23) → 989 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Middle School is 16:1, which is 11% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard Middle School?
100.0% of students at Howard Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Howard Middle School is African American at 71.4% of enrollment, in Macon, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard Middle School?
Howard 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 Howard Middle School rank among middle schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Macon, 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 Macon on the city page.
What other schools are in Bibb County?
Besides Howard Middle School, Bibb County also operates Howard High School (1,145 students), Westside High School (1,013 students), and Rutland High School (921 students). See the Bibb County district page for the complete list.