- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Macon, GA
Rutland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rutland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130042002620
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rutland Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rutland Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rutland Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Macon, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Rutland Middle School grew from 812 students in 2022-23 to 871 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 54.2 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 130042002620 · Macon, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
849 enr · 15.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Howard High School (1,145 students)
Rutland Middle School grew from 812 students in 2022-23 to 871 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 54.2 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Rutland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howard High Sc
Howard High School
1,145 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,013 students
- Howard Middle
Howard Middle School
973 students
- Rutland High S
Rutland High School
921 students
- Weaver Middle
Weaver Middle School
894 students
- This school
Rutland Middle School
849 students
What this shows Rutland Middle School reports 849 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rutland Middle School compares
Rutland 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 849 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
849
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Georgia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$14,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
176
in-school suspensions + 278 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 53.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 58.8%
White 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Rutland Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bibb County reports $14,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rutland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rutland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weaver Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rutland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 973
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Macon
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Howard Middle School
Standard public school
973 students 16:1 students per teacher
Weaver Middle School
Standard public school
894 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Appling Middle School
Standard public school
677 students 15:1 students per teacher
Ballard Hudson Middle School
Standard public school
671 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Miller Magnet Middle School
Standard public school
614 students 15:1 students per teacher
Clifton Ridge Middle School
Standard public school
482 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~849 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rutland Middle School
How many students attend Rutland Middle School?
Rutland Middle School has 849 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Macon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 812 (2022-23) → 871 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutland Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rutland Middle School?
100.0% of students at Rutland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rutland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rutland Middle School is African American at 58.8% of enrollment, in Macon, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rutland Middle School?
Rutland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Rutland Middle School rank among middle schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Rutland Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Macon, 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 Macon on the city page.
What other schools are in Bibb County?
Besides Rutland Middle School, Bibb County also operates Howard High School (1,145 students), Westside High School (1,013 students), and Howard Middle School (973 students). See the Bibb County district page for the complete list.