Enrollment
1,077
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Marys, GA
Saint Marys Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Saint Marys Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130078003299
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saint Marys Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Saint Marys · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Saint Marys Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Marys Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Saint Marys, GA.
School address
District: Camden County · Georgia
NCES ID 130078003299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saint Marys Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saint Marys Middle School
Saint Marys Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Saint Marys, Georgia, enrolling 1,077 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,077 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 336 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #169.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 297 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,077 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Camden County also operates Camden County High School (2,912 students) and Camden Middle School (1,078 students) alongside Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys Middle School compares
Saint Marys 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 44% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,077 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,077
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Georgia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$11,637
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
183
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 57.1%
African American 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Saint Marys 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 Camden County, which includes Saint Marys Middle School.
$11,637
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 53.3%
Federal 12.6%
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 Saint Marys Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camden Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Matilda Harris Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugarmill Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Marys Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saint Marys Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,912
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,077 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Saint Marys Middle School
How many students attend Saint Marys Middle School?
Saint Marys Middle School has 1,077 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Marys, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saint Marys Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saint Marys Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saint Marys Middle School?
34.1% of students at Saint Marys Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saint Marys Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Saint Marys Middle School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Saint Marys, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saint Marys Middle School?
Saint Marys Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Saint Marys Middle School rank among public schools in Saint Marys?
By Resource Investment Index, Saint Marys Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Saint Marys, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Saint Marys on the city page.
Is Saint Marys Middle School a good school?
Saint Marys Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Camden County?
Besides Saint Marys Middle School, Camden County also operates Camden County High School (2,912 students), Camden Middle School (1,078 students), and Matilda Harris Elementary School (662 students). See the Camden County district page for the complete list.
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