- Enrollment
- 1,234
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Albany, GA
Radium Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Radium Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130183003343
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Radium Springs Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Radium Springs Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Radium Springs Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Albany, GA.
School address
District: Dougherty County · Georgia
NCES ID 130183003343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
Radium Springs Middle School shrank from 919 students in 2022-23 to 832 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 51.6 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-87 students YoY 130183003343 · Albany, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Westover High School (1,234 students)
Radium Springs Middle School shrank from 919 students in 2022-23 to 832 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE added 51.6 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Radium Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westover High
Westover High School
1,234 students
- Dougherty Comp
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
1,191 students
- Monroe High Sc
Monroe High School
1,189 students
- Live Oak Eleme
Live Oak Elementary School
833 students
- Merry Acres Mi
Merry Acres Middle School
807 students
- This school
Radium Springs Middle School
747 students
What this shows Radium Springs Middle School reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Radium Springs Middle School compares
Radium Springs Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Georgia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.6%
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
$18,742
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 747 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
White 1.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Radium Springs Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
District finance for Dougherty County reports $18,742 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Radium Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westover High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dougherty Comprehensive High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Live Oak Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merry Acres Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Radium Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Albany
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~747 students)
Frequently asked questions about Radium Springs Middle School
How many students attend Radium Springs Middle School?
Radium Springs Middle School has 747 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Albany, GA. CCD year-over-year: 919 (2022-23) → 832 (2023-24), down 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Radium Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Radium Springs Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Radium Springs Middle School?
100.0% of students at Radium Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Radium Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Radium Springs Middle School is African American at 91.3% of enrollment, in Albany, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Radium Springs Middle School?
Radium Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Radium Springs Middle School rank among middle schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Radium Springs Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Albany, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Dougherty County?
Besides Radium Springs Middle School, Dougherty County also operates Westover High School (1,234 students), Dougherty Comprehensive High School (1,191 students), and Monroe High School (1,189 students). See the Dougherty County district page for the complete list.