- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tiger, GA
Rabun County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rabun County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130432002425
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rabun County Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Tiger · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rabun County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rabun County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Tiger, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Rabun County Middle School held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 130432002425 · Tiger, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 11.4:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Rabun County Elementary School (662 students)
Rabun County Middle School held near 351 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Rabun County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rabun County E
Rabun County Elementary School
662 students
- Rabun County H
Rabun County High School
647 students
- Rabun County P
Rabun County Primary School
607 students
- This school
Rabun County Middle School
341 students
What this shows Rabun County Middle School reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rabun County Middle School compares
Rabun 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 23% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Georgia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$16,978
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Rabun County Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rabun County reports $16,978 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rabun County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabun County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rabun County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rabun County Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rabun County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rabun County Middle School
How many students attend Rabun County Middle School?
Rabun County Middle School has 341 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tiger, GA. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rabun County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rabun County Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 21% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 27% 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 Rabun County Middle School?
46.8% of students at Rabun County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rabun County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rabun County Middle School is White at 74.2% of enrollment, in Tiger, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rabun County Middle School?
Rabun County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Rabun County Middle School rank among public schools in Tiger?
By Resource Investment Index, Rabun County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Tiger, 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 Rabun County?
Besides Rabun County Middle School, Rabun County also operates Rabun County Elementary School (662 students), Rabun County High School (647 students), and Rabun County Primary School (607 students). See the Rabun County district page for the complete list.