Enrollment
444
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Social Circle Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Social Circle Middle School
Social Circle Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Social Circle, Georgia, enrolling 444 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 444 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 193 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #180, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (21%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 89 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 444 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Social Circle City also operates Social Circle High School (629 students) and Social Circle Primary School (523 students) alongside Social Circle 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 Social Circle Middle School compares
Social Circle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,482
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Social Circle City, which includes Social Circle Middle School.
$12,482
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 53.9%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~444 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Social Circle on the city page.
Is Social Circle Middle School a good school?
Social Circle Middle School earns 36/100 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 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.
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