Enrollment
288
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hawkinsville, GA
Pulaski County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pulaski County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130422001045
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pulaski County Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hawkinsville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pulaski County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hawkinsville, GA.
School address
District: Pulaski County · Georgia
NCES ID 130422001045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pulaski County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pulaski County Middle School
Pulaski County Middle School is a higher-need, small middle school in Hawkinsville, Georgia, enrolling 288 students.
At 13.7:1, 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 72.5% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Georgia schools, with 288 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 61 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #38.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (40%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 138 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 288 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pulaski County also operates Pulaski County Elementary School (644 students) and Hawkinsville High School (388 students) alongside Pulaski 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 Pulaski County Middle School compares
Pulaski 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 19% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Georgia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$13,866
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 43.4%
African American 39.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Pulaski County 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 Pulaski County, which includes Pulaski County Middle School.
$13,866
Per student
+0%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.3%
State 77.4%
Federal 9.4%
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 Pulaski County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawkinsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pulaski County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pulaski County Middle School
How many students attend Pulaski County Middle School?
Pulaski County Middle School has 288 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hawkinsville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pulaski County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pulaski County Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Pulaski County Middle School?
72.5% of students at Pulaski County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pulaski County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pulaski County Middle School is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Hawkinsville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pulaski County Middle School?
Pulaski County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Pulaski County Middle School rank among public schools in Hawkinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pulaski County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hawkinsville, 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 Hawkinsville on the city page.
Is Pulaski County Middle School a good school?
Pulaski County Middle School earns 43/100 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 Pulaski County?
Besides Pulaski County Middle School, Pulaski County also operates Pulaski County Elementary School (644 students) and Hawkinsville High School (388 students). See the Pulaski County district page for the complete list.
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