- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Augusta, GA
Langford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Langford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130438001559
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Langford Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Langford Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Langford Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438001559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Langford Middle School held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 51.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 130438001559 · Augusta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 16.2:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Langford Middle School held near 719 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 51.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Langford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Ric
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,178 students
- Cross Creek Hi
Cross Creek High School
1,152 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,088 students
- Hephzibah High
Hephzibah High School
1,041 students
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
878 students
- This school
Langford Middle School
731 students
What this shows Langford Middle School reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Langford Middle School compares
Langford 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$13,883
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
222
in-school suspensions + 183 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County reports $13,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Langford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Langford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Augusta
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Glenn Hills Middle School
Standard public school
706 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Tutt Middle School
Standard public school
617 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Murphey Middle School
Standard public school
512 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
W.S. Hornsby Middle School
Standard public school
391 students 14:1 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 (~731 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Langford Middle School
How many students attend Langford Middle School?
Langford Middle School has 731 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Augusta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 719 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Langford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Langford Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Langford Middle School?
97.9% of students at Langford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Langford Middle School?
Langford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Langford Middle School rank among middle schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Langford Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Augusta, 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 Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Langford Middle School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.