- Enrollment
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winder, GA
Russell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Russell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130029002017
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Russell Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Winder · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Russell Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Winder, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Russell Middle School grew from 931 students in 2022-23 to 988 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 57.6 → 63.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 130029002017 · Winder, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
973 enr · 17.1:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Apalachee High School (1,949 students)
Russell Middle School grew from 931 students in 2022-23 to 988 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 57.6 → 63.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Russell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Apalachee High
Apalachee High School
1,949 students
- Winder-Barrow
Winder-Barrow High School
1,869 students
- This school
Russell Middle School
973 students
- Haymon-Morris
Haymon-Morris Middle School
973 students
- Barrow Arts an
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
967 students
- Holsenbeck Ele
Holsenbeck Elementary School
813 students
What this shows Russell Middle School reports 973 students on the CCD universe file.
How Russell Middle School compares
Russell Middle School is a growing 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 973 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
973
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Georgia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$12,943
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 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
161
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Russell Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barrow County reports $12,943 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Russell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winder-Barrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haymon-Morris Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holsenbeck Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Russell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 813
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Winder
2 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 (~973 students)
Frequently asked questions about Russell Middle School
How many students attend Russell Middle School?
Russell Middle School has 973 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winder, GA. CCD year-over-year: 931 (2022-23) → 988 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russell Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Russell Middle School?
39.6% of students at Russell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Russell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Russell Middle School is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Winder, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Russell Middle School?
Russell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Russell Middle School rank among middle schools in Winder?
By Resource Investment Index, Russell Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Winder, 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 Winder on the city page.
What other schools are in Barrow County?
Besides Russell Middle School, Barrow County also operates Apalachee High School (1,949 students), Winder-Barrow High School (1,869 students), and Haymon-Morris Middle School (973 students). See the Barrow County district page for the complete list.