Enrollment
725
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newbern Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newbern Middle School
Newbern Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Valdosta, Georgia, enrolling 725 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 94.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 725 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 478 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #258.
Its student body is predominantly African American (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 288 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 725 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Valdosta's middle schools, it stands alongside Valdosta Middle School (1,024 students): Newbern Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 12.3:1).
Valdosta City also operates Valdosta High School (2,457 students) and Sallas Mahone Elementary (1,045 students) alongside Newbern 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 Newbern Middle School compares
Newbern 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,517
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valdosta City, which includes Newbern Middle School.
$12,517
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.3%
State 40.5%
Federal 26.2%
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 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
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
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 (~725 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Newbern Middle School a good school?
Newbern Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 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.
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