- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rex, GA
Rex Mill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rex Mill 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 130123003319
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rex Mill Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Rex · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 90.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rex Mill Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rex Mill Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rex, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Rex Mill Middle School shrank from 974 students in 2022-23 to 921 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 130123003319 · Rex, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
904 enr · 13.5:1 · 90.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Rex Mill Middle School shrank from 974 students in 2022-23 to 921 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Rex Mill Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school
Rex Mill Middle School
904 students
What this shows Rex Mill Middle School reports 904 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rex Mill Middle School compares
Rex Mill 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.6% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 904 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
904
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Georgia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 3.0%
White 2.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Rex Mill Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rex Mill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rex Mill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Rex
1 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 (~904 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rex Mill Middle School
How many students attend Rex Mill Middle School?
Rex Mill Middle School has 904 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rex, GA. CCD year-over-year: 974 (2022-23) → 921 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rex Mill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rex Mill Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Rex Mill Middle School?
90.6% of students at Rex Mill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rex Mill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rex Mill Middle School is African American at 68.6% of enrollment, in Rex, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rex Mill Middle School?
Rex Mill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Rex Mill Middle School rank among public schools in Rex?
By Resource Investment Index, Rex Mill Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rex, 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 Clayton County?
Besides Rex Mill Middle School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.