Enrollment
973
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Russell Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Russell Middle School
Russell Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Winder, Georgia, enrolling 973 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 973 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 381 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #376, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 259 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 973 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 13 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Winder's middle schools, it stands alongside Haymon-Morris Middle School (973 students): Russell Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 17.7:1).
Barrow County also operates Apalachee High School (1,949 students) and Winder-Barrow High School (1,869 students) alongside Russell 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 Russell Middle School compares
Russell 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,318
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
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.
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 46.6%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrow County, which includes Russell Middle School.
$12,318
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 46.9%
Federal 16.0%
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 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
- 1,949
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~973 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Russell Middle School a good school?
Russell Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 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.
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