Enrollment
859
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Warner Robins, GA
Northside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Northside 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 130288001223
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Warner Robins · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Warner Robins, GA.
School address
District: Houston County · Georgia
NCES ID 130288001223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northside Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northside Middle School
Northside Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Warner Robins, Georgia, enrolling 859 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 859 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 328 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #127.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 317 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 859 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Warner Robins's middle schools, it stands alongside Feagin Mill Middle School (975 students): Northside Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 15:1).
Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students) and Northside High School (1,949 students) alongside Northside 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 Northside Middle School compares
Northside 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 38% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
859
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Georgia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$13,206
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
211
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
White 15.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Northside 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 Houston County, which includes Northside Middle School.
$13,206
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 52.2%
Federal 15.4%
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 Northside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warner Robins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,940
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Warner Robins
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 (~859 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northside Middle School
How many students attend Northside Middle School?
Northside Middle School has 859 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Warner Robins, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northside Middle School?
83.9% of students at Northside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Northside Middle School is African American at 60.2% of enrollment, in Warner Robins, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Middle School?
Northside 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 Northside Middle School rank among middle schools in Warner Robins?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Warner Robins, 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 Warner Robins on the city page.
Is Northside Middle School a good school?
Northside 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 Houston County?
Besides Northside Middle School, Houston County also operates Houston County High School (2,051 students), Northside High School (1,949 students), and Veterans High School (1,940 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.
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