- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ludowici, GA
Long County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Long County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130336004120
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Long County Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Ludowici · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Long County Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Long County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ludowici, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Long County Middle School held near 988 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.9 → 53.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+43 students YoY 130336004120 · Ludowici, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,007 enr · 19:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Long County High School (1,353 students)
Long County Middle School held near 988 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.9 → 53.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Long County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Long County Hi
Long County High School
1,353 students
- This school
Long County Middle School
1,007 students
- Smiley Element
Smiley Elementary School
765 students
- Mcclelland Ele
Mcclelland Elementary School
694 students
What this shows Long County Middle School reports 1,007 students on the CCD universe file.
How Long County Middle School compares
Long County 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▼ 6% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,007
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Georgia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$10,699
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 907 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
African American 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Long County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Long County reports $10,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Long County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smiley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcclelland Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Long County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,007 students)
Frequently asked questions about Long County Middle School
How many students attend Long County Middle School?
Long County Middle School has 1,007 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ludowici, GA. CCD year-over-year: 945 (2022-23) → 988 (2023-24), nearly flat (+43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Long County Middle School is 19:1, which is 32% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Long County Middle School?
56.9% of students at Long County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Long County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Long County Middle School is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Ludowici, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Long County Middle School?
Long County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Long County Middle School rank among public schools in Ludowici?
By Resource Investment Index, Long County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Ludowici, 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 Long County?
Besides Long County Middle School, Long County also operates Long County High School (1,353 students), Smiley Elementary School (765 students), and Mcclelland Elementary School (694 students). See the Long County district page for the complete list.