- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Valdosta, GA
Newbern Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Newbern Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130531001076
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newbern Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Valdosta · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 94.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Newbern Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newbern Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Valdosta, GA.
School address
District: Valdosta City · Georgia
NCES ID 130531001076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Newbern Middle School held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 65.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 130531001076 · Valdosta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
725 enr · 12.3:1 · 94.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Valdosta High School (2,457 students)
Newbern Middle School held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.0 → 65.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Newbern Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valdosta High
Valdosta High School
2,457 students
- Sallas Mahone
Sallas Mahone Elementary
1,045 students
- Valdosta Middl
Valdosta Middle School
1,024 students
- W.G. Nunn Elem 974
W.G. Nunn Elementary
974 students
- S.L. Mason Ele 881
S.L. Mason Elementary School
881 students
- This school 725
Newbern Middle School
725 students
What this shows Newbern Middle School reports 725 students on the CCD universe file.
How Newbern Middle School compares
Newbern 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.7% | ▲ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in Georgia - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.2%
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
$12,983
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 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
White 3.2%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Newbern Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valdosta City reports $12,983 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Newbern Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valdosta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sallas Mahone Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valdosta Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W.G. Nunn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S.L. Mason Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newbern Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Valdosta
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 (~725 students)
Frequently asked questions about Newbern Middle School
How many students attend Newbern Middle School?
Newbern Middle School has 725 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Valdosta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 806 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newbern Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newbern Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Newbern Middle School?
94.7% of students at Newbern Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newbern Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Newbern Middle School is African American at 84.4% of enrollment, in Valdosta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newbern Middle School?
Newbern Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Newbern Middle School rank among middle schools in Valdosta?
By Resource Investment Index, Newbern Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Valdosta, 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 Valdosta on the city page.
What other schools are in Valdosta City?
Besides Newbern Middle School, Valdosta City also operates Valdosta High School (2,457 students), Sallas Mahone Elementary (1,045 students), and Valdosta Middle School (1,024 students). See the Valdosta City district page for the complete list.