- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vidalia, GA
J. R. Trippe Middle School
Federal NCES profile for J. R. Trippe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130534001740
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. R. Trippe Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Vidalia · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J. R. Trippe Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. R. Trippe Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vidalia, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
J. R. Trippe Middle School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 130534001740 · Vidalia, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 13.1:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Vidalia Comprehensive High School (703 students)
J. R. Trippe Middle School held near 512 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
J. R. Trippe Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vidalia Compre
Vidalia Comprehensive High School
703 students
- Sally Dailey M
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School
622 students
- This school
J. R. Trippe Middle School
498 students
- J. D. Dickerso
J. D. Dickerson Primary School
456 students
What this shows J. R. Trippe Middle School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. R. Trippe Middle School compares
J. R. Trippe 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 48% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Georgia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,575
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 50.2%
White 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, J. R. Trippe Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vidalia City reports $14,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. R. Trippe Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vidalia Comprehensive High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. D. Dickerson Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. R. Trippe Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. R. Trippe Middle School
How many students attend J. R. Trippe Middle School?
J. R. Trippe Middle School has 498 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vidalia, GA. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 512 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. R. Trippe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. R. Trippe Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 J. R. Trippe Middle School?
89.8% of students at J. R. Trippe Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. R. Trippe Middle School?
The largest demographic group at J. R. Trippe Middle School is African American at 50.2% of enrollment, in Vidalia, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. R. Trippe Middle School?
J. R. Trippe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 J. R. Trippe Middle School rank among public schools in Vidalia?
By Resource Investment Index, J. R. Trippe Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vidalia, 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 Vidalia City?
Besides J. R. Trippe Middle School, Vidalia City also operates Vidalia Comprehensive High School (703 students), Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School (622 students), and J. D. Dickerson Primary School (456 students). See the Vidalia City district page for the complete list.