Enrollment
498
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J. R. Trippe Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at J. R. Trippe Middle School
J. R. Trippe Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Vidalia, Georgia, enrolling 498 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 89.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 498 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 517 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and White (36%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 245 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 498 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Vidalia City also operates Vidalia Comprehensive High School (703 students) and Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School (622 students) alongside J. R. Trippe Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J. R. Trippe Middle School compares
J. R. Trippe Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,758
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vidalia City, which includes J. R. Trippe Middle School.
$12,758
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 47.1%
Federal 23.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Vidalia on the city page.
Is J. R. Trippe Middle School a good school?
J. R. Trippe Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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