- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brunswick, GA
Risley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Risley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130240004076
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Risley Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Brunswick · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Risley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Risley Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Brunswick, GA.
School address
District: Glynn County · Georgia
NCES ID 130240004076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Risley Middle School held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.9 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 130240004076 · Brunswick, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 11.1:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Brunswick High School (1,951 students)
Risley Middle School held near 638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.9 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Risley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brunswick High
Brunswick High School
1,951 students
- Glynn Academy
Glynn Academy
1,911 students
- Jane Macon Mid
Jane Macon Middle
801 students
- Sterling Eleme 767
Sterling Elementary School
767 students
- Satilla Marsh 752
Satilla Marsh Elementary School
752 students
- This school 590
Risley Middle School
590 students
What this shows Risley Middle School reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Risley Middle School compares
Risley 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 10% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Georgia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$14,966
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
African American 31.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Risley Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glynn County reports $14,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Risley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glynn Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Macon Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sterling Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Satilla Marsh Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Risley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Brunswick
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 (~590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Risley Middle School
How many students attend Risley Middle School?
Risley Middle School has 590 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brunswick, GA. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 638 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Risley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Risley Middle School is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Risley Middle School?
54.8% of students at Risley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Risley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Risley Middle School is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Brunswick, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Risley Middle School?
Risley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Risley Middle School rank among middle schools in Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Risley Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Brunswick, 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 Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in Glynn County?
Besides Risley Middle School, Glynn County also operates Brunswick High School (1,951 students), Glynn Academy (1,911 students), and Jane Macon Middle (801 students). See the Glynn County district page for the complete list.