- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kathleen, GA
Mossy Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mossy Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130288003661
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mossy Creek Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Kathleen · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mossy Creek Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mossy Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kathleen, GA.
School address
District: Houston County · Georgia
NCES ID 130288003661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Mossy Creek Middle School held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 130288003661 · Kathleen, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
796 enr · 15.9:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston County High School (2,051 students)
Mossy Creek Middle School held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mossy Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houston County
Houston County High School
2,051 students
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,949 students
- Veterans High
Veterans High School
1,940 students
- Warner Robins
Warner Robins High School
1,812 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
1,615 students
- This school 796
Mossy Creek Middle School
796 students
What this shows Mossy Creek Middle School reports 796 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mossy Creek Middle School compares
Mossy Creek 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 55% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Georgia - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$13,044
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
African American 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Mossy Creek Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston County reports $13,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mossy Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mossy Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~796 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mossy Creek Middle School
How many students attend Mossy Creek Middle School?
Mossy Creek Middle School has 796 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kathleen, GA. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mossy Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mossy Creek Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mossy Creek Middle School?
27.4% of students at Mossy Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mossy Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mossy Creek Middle School is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Kathleen, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mossy Creek Middle School?
Mossy Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Mossy Creek Middle School rank among public schools in Kathleen?
By Resource Investment Index, Mossy Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Kathleen, 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 Houston County?
Besides Mossy Creek Middle School, Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students), Northside High School (1,949 students), and Veterans High School (1,940 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.