Enrollment
590
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Risley Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Risley Middle School
Risley Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Brunswick, Georgia, enrolling 590 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Risley Middle School is leaner than roughly 89% of Georgia schools and 23% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.8% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 590 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 401 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #103.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 230 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 590 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Brunswick's middle schools, it stands alongside Jane Macon Middle (801 students): Risley Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 14.6:1).
Glynn County also operates Brunswick High School (1,951 students) and Glynn Academy (1,911 students) alongside Risley 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 Risley Middle School compares
Risley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glynn County, which includes Risley Middle School.
$13,446
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 28.9%
Federal 14.9%
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 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
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
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 (~590 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Risley Middle School a good school?
Risley Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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