- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brunswick, GA
Needwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Needwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130240002266
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Needwood Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Brunswick · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 56.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Needwood Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Needwood Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Brunswick, GA.
School address
District: Glynn County · Georgia
NCES ID 130240002266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Needwood Middle School held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.4 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 130240002266 · Brunswick, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
736 enr · 13.9:1 · 56.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Brunswick High School (1,951 students)
Needwood Middle School held near 740 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.4 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Needwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brunswick High
Brunswick High School
1,951 students
- Glynn Academy
Glynn Academy
1,911 students
- Jane Macon Mid
Jane Macon Middle
801 students
- Sterling Eleme 767
Sterling Elementary School
767 students
- Satilla Marsh 752
Satilla Marsh Elementary School
752 students
- This school 736
Needwood Middle School
736 students
What this shows Needwood Middle School reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How Needwood Middle School compares
Needwood 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.3% | ▼ 7% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$14,966
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
176
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 16 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 34.4%
White 34.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Needwood Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glynn County reports $14,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Needwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glynn Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Macon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterling Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Satilla Marsh Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Needwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Brunswick
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~736 students)
Frequently asked questions about Needwood Middle School
How many students attend Needwood Middle School?
Needwood Middle School has 736 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brunswick, GA. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 740 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Needwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Needwood Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Needwood Middle School?
56.3% of students at Needwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Needwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Needwood Middle School is African American at 34.4% of enrollment, in Brunswick, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Needwood Middle School?
Needwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Needwood Middle School rank among middle schools in Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Needwood Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Brunswick, 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 Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in Glynn County?
Besides Needwood Middle School, Glynn County also operates Brunswick High School (1,951 students), Glynn Academy (1,911 students), and Jane Macon Middle (801 students). See the Glynn County district page for the complete list.