Enrollment
171
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colquitt, GA
Miller County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Miller County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130366002414
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miller County Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Colquitt · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Miller County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miller County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Colquitt, GA.
School address
District: Miller County · Georgia
NCES ID 130366002414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miller County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Miller County Middle School
Miller County Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Colquitt, Georgia, enrolling 171 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Georgia schools, with 171 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #33.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (45%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Miller County spends $16,780 per pupil, 21% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Miller County also operates Miller County Elementary School (365 students) and Miller County High School (236 students) alongside Miller 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 Miller County Middle School compares
Miller 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Georgia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.7%
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
$16,780
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 45.6%
African American 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Miller 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 Miller County, which includes Miller County Middle School.
$16,780
Per student
+21%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 38.2%
Federal 24.1%
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 Miller County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miller County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miller County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Miller County Middle School
How many students attend Miller County Middle School?
Miller County Middle School has 171 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colquitt, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miller County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miller County Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 Miller County Middle School?
100.0% of students at Miller County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miller County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Miller County Middle School is White at 45.6% of enrollment, in Colquitt, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miller County Middle School?
Miller County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Miller County Middle School rank among public schools in Colquitt?
By Resource Investment Index, Miller County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Colquitt, 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 Colquitt on the city page.
Is Miller County Middle School a good school?
Miller County Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. 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 Miller County?
Besides Miller County Middle School, Miller County also operates Miller County Elementary School (365 students) and Miller County High School (236 students). See the Miller County district page for the complete list.
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