- Enrollment
- 2,256
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Evans, GA
Riverside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130141000126
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Evans · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Evans, GA.
School address
District: Columbia County · Georgia
NCES ID 130141000126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Riverside Middle School shrank from 757 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 46.2 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 130141000126 · Evans, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 15.5:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Grovetown High School (2,256 students)
Riverside Middle School shrank from 757 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 46.2 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Riverside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grovetown High
Grovetown High School
2,256 students
- Greenbrier Hig
Greenbrier High School
1,935 students
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
1,861 students
- Evans High Sch
Evans High School
1,800 students
- Harlem High Sc
Harlem High School
1,318 students
- This school 711
Riverside Middle School
711 students
What this shows Riverside Middle School reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Middle School compares
Riverside 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 77% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Georgia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,853
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
African American 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Riverside Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia County reports $11,853 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grovetown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evans High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,935
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Evans
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 (~711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Middle School
How many students attend Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has 711 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Evans, GA. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Middle School?
13.7% of students at Riverside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Middle School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Evans, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Riverside Middle School rank among middle schools in Evans?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Evans, 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 Evans on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia County?
Besides Riverside Middle School, Columbia County also operates Grovetown High School (2,256 students), Greenbrier High School (1,935 students), and Lakeside High School (1,861 students). See the Columbia County district page for the complete list.