Enrollment
120
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crown City, OH
South Gallia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Gallia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390656805545
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Gallia Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Crown City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 120
- students enrolled
South Gallia Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Gallia Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Crown City, OH.
School address
District: Gallia County Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390656805545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Gallia Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Gallia Middle School
South Gallia Middle School is a small middle school in Crown City, Ohio, enrolling 120 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Ohio schools, with 120 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gallia County Local also operates River Valley High School (392 students) and River Valley Middle School (337 students) alongside South Gallia 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 South Gallia Middle School compares
South Gallia Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 10% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Ohio - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$14,134
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 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 96.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, South Gallia Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gallia County Local, which includes South Gallia Middle School.
$14,134
Per student
-4%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.7%
State 35.1%
Federal 23.3%
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 South Gallia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vinton Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Addaville Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hannan Trace Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Gallia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~120 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Gallia Middle School
How many students attend South Gallia Middle School?
South Gallia Middle School has 120 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crown City, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Gallia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Gallia Middle School is 20:1, which is 10% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Gallia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Gallia Middle School is White at 96.7% of enrollment, in Crown City, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Gallia Middle School?
South Gallia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 South Gallia Middle School rank among public schools in Crown City?
By Resource Investment Index, South Gallia Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Crown City, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Crown City on the city page.
Is South Gallia Middle School a good school?
South Gallia Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Gallia County Local?
Besides South Gallia Middle School, Gallia County Local also operates River Valley High School (392 students), River Valley Middle School (337 students), and Vinton Elementary School (334 students). See the Gallia County Local district page for the complete list.
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