- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Garden City, GA
Mercer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mercer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130102000387
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mercer Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Garden City · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mercer Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Garden City, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102000387 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Mercer Middle School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130102000387 · Garden City, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 22.3:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Godley Station School (1,585 students)
Mercer Middle School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mercer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Godley Station
Godley Station School
1,585 students
- Groves High Sc
Groves High School
1,469 students
- Jenkins High S
Jenkins High School
1,265 students
- Pulaski Elemen
Pulaski Elementary School
1,147 students
- New Hampstead
New Hampstead High School
1,123 students
- This school 512
Mercer Middle School
512 students
What this shows Mercer Middle School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mercer Middle School compares
Mercer 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 55% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.3%
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
$15,342
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.4%
White 6.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Mercer Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Savannah-Chatham County reports $15,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mercer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godley Station School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Groves High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jenkins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mercer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mercer Middle School
How many students attend Mercer Middle School?
Mercer Middle School has 512 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Garden City, GA. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer Middle School is 22.3:1, which is 55% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mercer Middle School?
85.1% of students at Mercer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mercer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mercer Middle School is African American at 53.7% of enrollment, in Garden City, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mercer Middle School?
Mercer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Mercer Middle School rank among public schools in Garden City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mercer Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Garden City, 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 Savannah-Chatham County?
Besides Mercer Middle School, Savannah-Chatham County also operates Godley Station School (1,585 students), Groves High School (1,469 students), and Jenkins High School (1,265 students). See the Savannah-Chatham County district page for the complete list.