- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ocilla, GA
Irwin County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Irwin County 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 130291001243
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irwin County Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ocilla · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Irwin County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irwin County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ocilla, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Irwin County Middle School shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 130291001243 · Ocilla, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 10.2:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Irwin County Elementary School (760 students)
Irwin County Middle School shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Irwin County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Irwin County E
Irwin County Elementary School
760 students
- Irwin County H
Irwin County High School
483 students
- This school
Irwin County Middle School
367 students
What this shows Irwin County Middle School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irwin County Middle School compares
Irwin County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 11% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 6% in Georgia - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$14,707
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
African American 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Irwin County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irwin County reports $14,707 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irwin County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin County Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irwin County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irwin County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irwin County Middle School
How many students attend Irwin County Middle School?
Irwin County Middle School has 367 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ocilla, GA. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irwin County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irwin County Middle School is 10.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 35% 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 Irwin County Middle School?
67.1% of students at Irwin County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irwin County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Irwin County Middle School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Ocilla, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irwin County Middle School?
Irwin County 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 Irwin County Middle School rank among public schools in Ocilla?
By Resource Investment Index, Irwin County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ocilla, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Irwin County?
Besides Irwin County Middle School, Irwin County also operates Irwin County Elementary School (760 students) and Irwin County High School (483 students). See the Irwin County district page for the complete list.