Enrollment
1,866
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Middleburg, FL
Middleburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Middleburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120030002053
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middleburg High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Middleburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Florida
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Middleburg High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middleburg High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Middleburg, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middleburg High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middleburg High School
Middleburg High School is a large high school in Middleburg, Florida, enrolling 1,866 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,866 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 303 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #172.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students) and Orange Park High School (1,844 students) alongside Middleburg High 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 Middleburg High School compares
Middleburg High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,866 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,866
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$9,847
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
164
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 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 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Middleburg High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay, which includes Middleburg High School.
$9,847
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 53.9%
Federal 14.9%
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 Middleburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Park High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fleming Island High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middleburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,765
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,866 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Middleburg High School
How many students attend Middleburg High School?
Middleburg High School has 1,866 students enrolled. It is a high school in Middleburg, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middleburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Middleburg High School is 19:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middleburg High School?
40.8% of students at Middleburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middleburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Middleburg High School is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Middleburg, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middleburg High School?
Middleburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Middleburg High School rank among public schools in Middleburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Middleburg High School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Middleburg, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Middleburg on the city page.
Is Middleburg High School a good school?
Middleburg High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida. 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 Clay?
Besides Middleburg High School, Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students), Orange Park High School (1,844 students), and Ridgeview High School (1,792 students). See the Clay district page for the complete list.
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