Enrollment
139
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cuthbert, GA
Randolph County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Randolph County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130435002426
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randolph County Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cuthbert · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Randolph County Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randolph County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cuthbert, GA.
School address
District: Randolph County · Georgia
NCES ID 130435002426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Randolph County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Randolph County Middle School
Randolph County Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Cuthbert, Georgia, enrolling 139 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Georgia schools and 21% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Georgia schools, with 139 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 22 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is predominantly African American (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Randolph County spends $20,934 per pupil, 51% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 36.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 40 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 139 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Randolph County also operates Randolph County Elementary School (294 students) and Randolph Clay High School (202 students) alongside Randolph 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 Randolph County Middle School compares
Randolph 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 139 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
139
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Georgia - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 95.7%
White 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Randolph County Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Randolph County, which includes Randolph County Middle School.
$20,934
Per student
+51%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 30.5%
Federal 36.2%
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 Randolph County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Randolph Clay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randolph County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~139 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Randolph County Middle School
How many students attend Randolph County Middle School?
Randolph County Middle School has 139 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cuthbert, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randolph County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Randolph County Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Randolph County Middle School?
100.0% of students at Randolph County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randolph County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Randolph County Middle School is African American at 95.7% of enrollment, in Cuthbert, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randolph County Middle School?
Randolph County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Randolph County Middle School rank among public schools in Cuthbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Randolph County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cuthbert, 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 Cuthbert on the city page.
Is Randolph County Middle School a good school?
Randolph County Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. 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 Randolph County?
Besides Randolph County Middle School, Randolph County also operates Randolph County Elementary School (294 students) and Randolph Clay High School (202 students). See the Randolph County district page for the complete list.
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