Enrollment
777
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Zebulon, GA
Pike County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pike County 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 130417001496
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pike County Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Zebulon · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pike County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pike County Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Zebulon, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pike County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pike County Middle School
Pike County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Zebulon, Georgia, enrolling 777 students.
At 13.9:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 777 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 342 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #238.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pike County spends $10,738 per pupil, 23% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 282 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 777 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pike County also operates Pike County High School (1,075 students) and Pike County Primary School (805 students) alongside Pike 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 Pike County Middle School compares
Pike 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
777
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$10,738
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
188
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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
White 86.4%
African American 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Pike 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 Pike County, which includes Pike County Middle School.
$10,738
Per student
-23%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 53.0%
Federal 11.9%
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 Pike County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pike County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pike County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zebulon High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pike County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~777 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pike County Middle School
How many students attend Pike County Middle School?
Pike County Middle School has 777 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Zebulon, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pike County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pike County Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Pike County Middle School?
26.7% of students at Pike County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pike County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pike County Middle School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Zebulon, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pike County Middle School?
Pike County 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 Pike County Middle School rank among public schools in Zebulon?
By Resource Investment Index, Pike County Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Zebulon, 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 Zebulon on the city page.
Is Pike County Middle School a good school?
Pike County Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Pike County?
Besides Pike County Middle School, Pike County also operates Pike County High School (1,075 students), Pike County Primary School (805 students), and Pike County Elementary School (768 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.
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