Enrollment
718
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Statesboro, GA
Langston Chapel Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Langston Chapel Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130063002238
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Langston Chapel Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Statesboro · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 96.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Langston Chapel Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Langston Chapel Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Statesboro, GA.
School address
District: Bulloch County · Georgia
NCES ID 130063002238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Langston Chapel Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Langston Chapel Middle School
Langston Chapel Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Statesboro, Georgia, enrolling 718 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 96.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 718 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 475 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #280.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and White (19%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 462 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 718 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 53 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Statesboro's middle schools, it stands alongside William James Middle School (536 students): Langston Chapel Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 13.7:1).
Bulloch County also operates Statesboro High School (1,801 students) and Southeast Bulloch High School (1,118 students) alongside Langston Chapel 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 Langston Chapel Middle School compares
Langston Chapel 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.5% | ▲ 59% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.4%
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
$12,521
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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
258
in-school suspensions + 204 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 64.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 53 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 60.0%
White 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Langston Chapel 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 Bulloch County, which includes Langston Chapel Middle School.
$12,521
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 44.2%
Federal 18.4%
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 Langston Chapel Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statesboro High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Bulloch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Bulloch Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklet Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Julia P. Bryant Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Langston Chapel Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,801
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Statesboro
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~718 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Langston Chapel Middle School
How many students attend Langston Chapel Middle School?
Langston Chapel Middle School has 718 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Statesboro, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Langston Chapel Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Langston Chapel Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Langston Chapel Middle School?
96.5% of students at Langston Chapel Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Langston Chapel Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Langston Chapel Middle School is African American at 60.0% of enrollment, in Statesboro, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Langston Chapel Middle School?
Langston Chapel Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Langston Chapel Middle School rank among public schools in Statesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Langston Chapel Middle School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Statesboro, 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 Statesboro on the city page.
Is Langston Chapel Middle School a good school?
Langston Chapel Middle School earns 36/100 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 Bulloch County?
Besides Langston Chapel Middle School, Bulloch County also operates Statesboro High School (1,801 students), Southeast Bulloch High School (1,118 students), and Southeast Bulloch Middle School (884 students). See the Bulloch County district page for the complete list.
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