Enrollment
2,022
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond Hill, GA
Richmond Hill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Richmond Hill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130057002235
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richmond Hill Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Richmond Hill · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richmond Hill Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Hill Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Richmond Hill, GA.
School address
District: Bryan County · Georgia
NCES ID 130057002235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
120.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richmond Hill Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richmond Hill Middle School
Richmond Hill Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Richmond Hill, Georgia, enrolling 2,022 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.0% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,022 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 114 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #60.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 506 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bryan County spends $10,800 per pupil, 22% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bryan County also operates Richmond Hill High School (2,671 students) and Mcallister Elementary School (1,051 students) alongside Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill Middle School compares
Richmond Hill 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 74% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,022 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,022
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
174
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 60.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Richmond Hill 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 Bryan County, which includes Richmond Hill Middle School.
$10,800
Per student
-22%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 49.5%
Federal 13.6%
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 Richmond Hill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcallister Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan County Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frances Meeks Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richmond Hill Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richmond Hill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,671
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~2,022 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Richmond Hill Middle School
How many students attend Richmond Hill Middle School?
Richmond Hill Middle School has 2,022 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond Hill, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Hill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Hill Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richmond Hill Middle School?
16.0% of students at Richmond Hill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richmond Hill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Richmond Hill Middle School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Richmond Hill, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richmond Hill Middle School?
Richmond Hill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Richmond Hill Middle School rank among public schools in Richmond Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Richmond Hill Middle School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill on the city page.
Is Richmond Hill Middle School a good school?
Richmond Hill Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest 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 Bryan County?
Besides Richmond Hill Middle School, Bryan County also operates Richmond Hill High School (2,671 students), Mcallister Elementary School (1,051 students), and Bryan County Elementary School (1,020 students). See the Bryan County district page for the complete list.
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