Enrollment
749
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madison, GA
Morgan County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Morgan County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130378001379
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Morgan County Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Morgan County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Madison, GA.
School address
District: Morgan County · Georgia
NCES ID 130378001379 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Morgan County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Morgan County Middle School
Morgan County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Madison, Georgia, enrolling 749 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 749 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 431 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 168 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 749 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Morgan County also operates Morgan County High School (1,117 students) and Morgan County Primary School (854 students) alongside Morgan 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 Morgan County Middle School compares
Morgan 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 749 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
749
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Georgia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$13,193
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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 67.8%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Morgan County 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 Morgan County, which includes Morgan County Middle School.
$13,193
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.7%
State 37.3%
Federal 13.0%
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 Morgan County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morgan County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Morgan County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~749 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Morgan County Middle School
How many students attend Morgan County Middle School?
Morgan County Middle School has 749 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madison, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morgan County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Morgan County Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Morgan County Middle School?
36.6% of students at Morgan County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Morgan County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Morgan County Middle School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Madison, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Morgan County Middle School?
Morgan County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Morgan County Middle School rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Morgan County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Madison, 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 Madison on the city page.
Is Morgan County Middle School a good school?
Morgan County Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Morgan County?
Besides Morgan County Middle School, Morgan County also operates Morgan County High School (1,117 students), Morgan County Primary School (854 students), and Morgan County Elementary School (842 students). See the Morgan County district page for the complete list.
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