- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Medina, TN
South Gibson County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Gibson County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470140001247
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Gibson County Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Medina · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 757
- students enrolled
South Gibson County Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Gibson County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Medina, TN.
School address
District: Gibson Co Sp Dist · Tennessee
NCES ID 470140001247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
South Gibson County Middle School held near 772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 470140001247 · Medina, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 21.6:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: South Gibson County Elementary School (881 students)
South Gibson County Middle School held near 772 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
South Gibson County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Gibson C
South Gibson County Elementary School
881 students
- South Gibson C
South Gibson County High School
776 students
- This school
South Gibson County Middle School
757 students
- Gibson County
Gibson County High School
429 students
- Dyer Elementar
Dyer Elementary
381 students
- Rutherford Ele 282
Rutherford Elementary
282 students
What this shows South Gibson County Middle School reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Gibson County Middle School compares
South Gibson County Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.2%
African American 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, South Gibson County Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gibson Co Sp Dist reports $10,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Gibson County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gibson County Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Gibson County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gibson County High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dyer Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rutherford Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Gibson County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~757 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Gibson County Middle School
How many students attend South Gibson County Middle School?
South Gibson County Middle School has 757 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Medina, TN. CCD year-over-year: 800 (2022-23) → 772 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Gibson County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Gibson County Middle School is 21.6:1, which is 41% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Gibson County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Gibson County Middle School is White at 83.2% of enrollment, in Medina, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Gibson County Middle School?
South Gibson County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 South Gibson County Middle School rank among public schools in Medina?
By Resource Investment Index, South Gibson County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Medina, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gibson Co Sp Dist?
Besides South Gibson County Middle School, Gibson Co Sp Dist also operates South Gibson County Elementary School (881 students), South Gibson County High School (776 students), and Gibson County High School (429 students). See the Gibson Co Sp Dist district page for the complete list.