Enrollment
733
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tifton, GA
Northeast Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast 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 130498001691
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Tifton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Tifton, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeast Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northeast Middle School
Northeast Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Tifton, Georgia, enrolling 733 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 733 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 388 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and White (36%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 321 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 733 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 35 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Tifton's middle schools, it stands alongside Eighth Street Middle School (883 students): Northeast Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 13.6:1).
Tift County also operates Tift County High School (2,207 students) and Eighth Street Middle School (883 students) alongside Northeast 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 Northeast Middle School compares
Northeast 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 733 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
733
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$12,730
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 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 35 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 37.5%
White 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Northeast Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tift County, which includes Northeast Middle School.
$12,730
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.1%
State 47.6%
Federal 22.3%
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 Northeast Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tift County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eighth Street Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Annie Belle Clark Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G. O. Bailey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Len Lastinger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,207
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 883
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Tifton
1 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 (~733 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northeast Middle School
How many students attend Northeast Middle School?
Northeast Middle School has 733 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tifton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Northeast Middle School?
100.0% of students at Northeast Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Middle School is African American at 37.5% of enrollment, in Tifton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Middle School?
Northeast Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Northeast Middle School rank among public schools in Tifton?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Tifton, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Tifton on the city page.
Is Northeast Middle School a good school?
Northeast Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Tift County?
Besides Northeast Middle School, Tift County also operates Tift County High School (2,207 students), Eighth Street Middle School (883 students), and Annie Belle Clark Elementary School (785 students). See the Tift County district page for the complete list.
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