- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Augusta, GA
Murphey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Murphey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130438001579
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murphey Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Murphey Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murphey Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438001579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Murphey Middle School shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 130438001579 · Augusta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 11.1:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Murphey Middle School shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 552 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Murphey Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Ric
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,178 students
- Cross Creek Hi
Cross Creek High School
1,152 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,088 students
- Hephzibah High
Hephzibah High School
1,041 students
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
878 students
- This school
Murphey Middle School
512 students
What this shows Murphey Middle School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murphey Middle School compares
Murphey Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 61% | 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
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Georgia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
71.5%
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
$13,883
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 202 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
White 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Murphey Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County reports $13,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murphey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murphey Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Augusta
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Langford Middle School
Standard public school
731 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Glenn Hills Middle School
Standard public school
706 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Tutt Middle School
Standard public school
617 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
W.S. Hornsby Middle School
Standard public school
391 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 Murphey Middle School
How many students attend Murphey Middle School?
Murphey Middle School has 512 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Augusta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), down 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murphey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Murphey Middle School is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Murphey Middle School?
98.0% of students at Murphey Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murphey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Murphey Middle School is African American at 82.8% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murphey Middle School?
Murphey Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Murphey Middle School rank among middle schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Murphey Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Augusta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Murphey Middle School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.