Enrollment
530
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thomasville, GA
Macintyre Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Macintyre Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130495001679
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macintyre Park Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Thomasville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Macintyre Park Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macintyre Park Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Thomasville, GA.
School address
District: Thomasville City · Georgia
NCES ID 130495001679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Macintyre Park Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Macintyre Park Middle School
Macintyre Park Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Thomasville, Georgia, enrolling 530 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 91.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 530 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 525 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #178.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and White (29%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 530 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 316 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 530 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Thomasville City also operates Thomasville High School (742 students) and Jerger Elementary School (708 students) alongside Macintyre Park 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 Macintyre Park Middle School compares
Macintyre Park 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 51% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in Georgia - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$14,428
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
199
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 65.7%
White 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Macintyre Park Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Thomasville City, which includes Macintyre Park Middle School.
$14,428
Per student
+4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 36.4%
Federal 21.0%
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 Macintyre Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomasville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerger Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macintyre Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~530 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Macintyre Park Middle School
How many students attend Macintyre Park Middle School?
Macintyre Park Middle School has 530 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thomasville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macintyre Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macintyre Park Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Macintyre Park Middle School?
91.6% of students at Macintyre Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macintyre Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Macintyre Park Middle School is African American at 65.7% of enrollment, in Thomasville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macintyre Park Middle School?
Macintyre Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Macintyre Park Middle School rank among public schools in Thomasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Macintyre Park Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Thomasville, 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 Thomasville on the city page.
Is Macintyre Park Middle School a good school?
Macintyre Park Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. 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 Thomasville City?
Besides Macintyre Park Middle School, Thomasville City also operates Thomasville High School (742 students), Jerger Elementary School (708 students), and Scott Elementary School (379 students). See the Thomasville City district page for the complete list.
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