Enrollment
825
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blackshear, GA
Pierce County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pierce County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130414001808
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pierce County Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Blackshear · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pierce County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pierce County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Blackshear, GA.
School address
District: Pierce County · Georgia
NCES ID 130414001808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pierce County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pierce County Middle School
Pierce County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Blackshear, Georgia, enrolling 825 students.
At 14.7:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 67.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 825 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 286 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #107.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Pierce County also operates Pierce County High School (1,053 students) and Blackshear Elementary School (820 students) alongside Pierce County 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 Pierce County Middle School compares
Pierce County 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 11% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 825 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
825
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$12,359
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 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Pierce County 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 Pierce County, which includes Pierce County Middle School.
$12,359
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 59.0%
Federal 10.8%
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 Pierce County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackshear Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patterson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pierce County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~825 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pierce County Middle School
How many students attend Pierce County Middle School?
Pierce County Middle School has 825 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blackshear, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierce County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierce County Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pierce County Middle School?
67.1% of students at Pierce County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pierce County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pierce County Middle School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Blackshear, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pierce County Middle School?
Pierce County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Pierce County Middle School rank among public schools in Blackshear?
By Resource Investment Index, Pierce County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Blackshear, 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 Blackshear on the city page.
Is Pierce County Middle School a good school?
Pierce County Middle School earns 42/100 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 Pierce County?
Besides Pierce County Middle School, Pierce County also operates Pierce County High School (1,053 students), Blackshear Elementary School (820 students), and Midway Elementary School (484 students). See the Pierce County district page for the complete list.
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