- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buena Vista, GA
Marion County Middle/High School
Federal NCES profile for Marion County Middle/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130354001346
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion County Middle/High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 687
- students enrolled
Marion County Middle/High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marion County · Georgia
NCES ID 130354001346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Marion County Middle/High School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 130354001346 · Buena Vista, GA Other · MID · TRAD
687 enr · 16.8:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: L. K. Moss Elementary School (606 students)
Marion County Middle/High School held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
How Marion County Middle/High School compares
Marion County Middle/High 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 687 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
687
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Georgia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,781
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
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
African American 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Marion County Middle/High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion County reports $13,781 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion County Middle/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. K. Moss Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion County Middle/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Buena Vista
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~687 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion County Middle/High School
How many students attend Marion County Middle/High School?
Marion County Middle/High School has 687 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buena Vista, GA. CCD year-over-year: 679 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion County Middle/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion County Middle/High School is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion County Middle/High School?
82.5% of students at Marion County Middle/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion County Middle/High School?
The largest demographic group at Marion County Middle/High School is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Buena Vista, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion County Middle/High School?
Marion County Middle/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Marion County?
Besides Marion County Middle/High School, Marion County also operates L. K. Moss Elementary School (606 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.