- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glennville, GA
South Tattnall Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Tattnall Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130477002434
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Tattnall Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 365
- students enrolled
South Tattnall Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tattnall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130477002434 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
South Tattnall Middle School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 130477002434 · Glennville, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 12.2:1 · 78.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Tattnall County High School (1,043 students)
South Tattnall Middle School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
South Tattnall Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tattnall Count
Tattnall County High School
1,043 students
- North Tattnall
North Tattnall Elementary School
831 students
- South Tattnall
South Tattnall Elementary School
831 students
- North Tattnall
North Tattnall Middle School
431 students
- This school 365
South Tattnall Middle School
365 students
What this shows South Tattnall Middle School reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Tattnall Middle School compares
South Tattnall 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Georgia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$14,290
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 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
African American 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, South Tattnall Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tattnall County reports $14,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Tattnall Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tattnall County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Tattnall Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Tattnall Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Tattnall Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Tattnall Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Tattnall Middle School
How many students attend South Tattnall Middle School?
South Tattnall Middle School has 365 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glennville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Tattnall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Tattnall Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Tattnall Middle School?
78.5% of students at South Tattnall Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Tattnall Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Tattnall Middle School is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Glennville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Tattnall Middle School?
South Tattnall Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Tattnall County?
Besides South Tattnall Middle School, Tattnall County also operates Tattnall County High School (1,043 students), North Tattnall Elementary School (831 students), and South Tattnall Elementary School (831 students). See the Tattnall County district page for the complete list.