Enrollment
1,147
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Comer, GA
Madison County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Madison County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130348001332
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison County Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,147
- students enrolled
Madison County Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison County Middle School
Madison County Middle School is a large middle school in Comer, Georgia, enrolling 1,147 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,147 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 285 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #146.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 381 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,147 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Madison County also operates Madison County High School (1,525 students) and Danielsville Elementary School (709 students) alongside Madison County 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 Madison County Middle School compares
Madison County 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 21% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,147 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,147
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Georgia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$13,267
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
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
199
in-school suspensions + 182 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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
White 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
African American 11.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.9%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Madison County 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 Madison County, which includes Madison County Middle School.
$13,267
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 55.4%
Federal 14.7%
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 Madison County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Danielsville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hull-Sanford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colbert Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ila Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,525
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,147 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Madison County Middle School
How many students attend Madison County Middle School?
Madison County Middle School has 1,147 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Comer, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison County Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madison County Middle School?
48.2% of students at Madison County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madison County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Madison County Middle School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Comer, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison County Middle School?
Madison County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
Is Madison County Middle School a good school?
Madison County Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Madison County?
Besides Madison County Middle School, Madison County also operates Madison County High School (1,525 students), Danielsville Elementary School (709 students), and Hull-Sanford Elementary School (494 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.
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