- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Social Circle, GA
Social Circle Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Social Circle Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130454002463
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Social Circle Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Social Circle · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Social Circle Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Social Circle Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Social Circle, GA.
School address
District: Social Circle City · Georgia
NCES ID 130454002463 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Social Circle Middle School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 130454002463 · Social Circle, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 14.8:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Social Circle High School (629 students)
Social Circle Middle School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Social Circle Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Social Circle
Social Circle High School
629 students
- Social Circle
Social Circle Primary School
523 students
- This school
Social Circle Middle School
444 students
- Social Circle
Social Circle Elementary School
436 students
What this shows Social Circle Middle School reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Social Circle Middle School compares
Social Circle 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$14,374
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
African American 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Social Circle Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Social Circle City reports $14,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Social Circle Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Circle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Social Circle Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Social Circle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Social Circle Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~444 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Social Circle Middle School
How many students attend Social Circle Middle School?
Social Circle Middle School has 444 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Social Circle, GA. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Social Circle Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Social Circle Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Social Circle Middle School?
33.6% of students at Social Circle Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Social Circle Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Social Circle Middle School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Social Circle, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Social Circle Middle School?
Social Circle Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Social Circle Middle School rank among public schools in Social Circle?
By Resource Investment Index, Social Circle Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Social Circle, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Social Circle City?
Besides Social Circle Middle School, Social Circle City also operates Social Circle High School (629 students), Social Circle Primary School (523 students), and Social Circle Elementary School (436 students). See the Social Circle City district page for the complete list.