- Enrollment
- 2,912
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Saint Marys Middle School held near 1,103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 71.2 → 67.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+52 students YoY 130078003299 · Saint Marys, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,077 enr · 15.2:1 · 34.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Camden County High School (2,912 students)
Saint Marys Middle School held near 1,103 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+52 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 71.2 → 67.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Saint Marys Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camden County
Camden County High School
2,912 students
- Camden Middle 1,078
Camden Middle School
1,078 students
- This school 1,077
Saint Marys Middle School
1,077 students
- Matilda Harris 662
Matilda Harris Elementary School
662 students
- Sugarmill Elem 651
Sugarmill Elementary
651 students
- Saint Marys El 623
Saint Marys Elementary School
623 students
What this shows Saint Marys Middle School reports 1,077 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saint Marys Middle School compares
Saint Marys Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$11,728
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
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.
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
District finance for Camden County reports $11,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,077 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,051 (2022-23) → 1,103 (2023-24), nearly flat (+52).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.