Enrollment
548
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bogart, GA
Malcom Bridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Malcom Bridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130396002225
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malcom Bridge Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Bogart · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Malcom Bridge Middle School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malcom Bridge Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bogart, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Malcom Bridge Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Malcom Bridge Middle School
Malcom Bridge Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Bogart, Georgia, enrolling 548 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.4:1, Malcom Bridge Middle School is leaner than roughly 97% of Georgia schools and 42% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.1% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Georgia average.
With 548 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Asian (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Oconee County also operates North Oconee High School (1,432 students) and Oconee County High School (1,313 students) alongside Malcom Bridge 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 Malcom Bridge Middle School compares
Malcom Bridge 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 42% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 85% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 3% in Georgia - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$11,221
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 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 69.3%
Asian 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Malcom Bridge 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 Oconee County, which includes Malcom Bridge Middle School.
$11,221
Per student
-19%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 44.3%
Federal 7.2%
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 Malcom Bridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Oconee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oconee County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oconee County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Branch Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Malcom Bridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malcom Bridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 940
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- 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 (~548 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Malcom Bridge Middle School
How many students attend Malcom Bridge Middle School?
Malcom Bridge Middle School has 548 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bogart, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malcom Bridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Malcom Bridge Middle School is 8.4:1, which is 42% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 46% 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 Malcom Bridge Middle School?
9.1% of students at Malcom Bridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malcom Bridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Malcom Bridge Middle School is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Bogart, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malcom Bridge Middle School?
Malcom Bridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Malcom Bridge Middle School rank among public schools in Bogart?
By Resource Investment Index, Malcom Bridge Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bogart, 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 Bogart on the city page.
Is Malcom Bridge Middle School a good school?
Malcom Bridge Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% 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 Oconee County?
Besides Malcom Bridge Middle School, Oconee County also operates North Oconee High School (1,432 students), Oconee County High School (1,313 students), and Oconee County Middle School (940 students). See the Oconee County district page for the complete list.
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