- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Pierce County Middle School held near 811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.7 → 58.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 130414001808 · Blackshear, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
825 enr · 14.7:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Pierce County High School (1,053 students)
Pierce County Middle School held near 811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.7 → 58.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pierce County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pierce County
Pierce County High School
1,053 students
- This school
Pierce County Middle School
825 students
- Blackshear Ele
Blackshear Elementary School
820 students
- Midway Element
Midway Elementary School
484 students
- Patterson Elem
Patterson Elementary School
465 students
What this shows Pierce County Middle School reports 825 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pierce County Middle School compares
Pierce County 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,106
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 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.
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
District finance for Pierce County reports $13,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~825 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 827 (2022-23) → 811 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.