- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Savannah, GA
Southwest Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130102002243
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Savannah · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Savannah, GA.
School address
District: Savannah-Chatham County · Georgia
NCES ID 130102002243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Southwest Middle School held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 130102002243 · Savannah, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 10:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Godley Station School (1,585 students)
Southwest Middle School held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Southwest Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Godley Station
Godley Station School
1,585 students
- Groves High Sc
Groves High School
1,469 students
- Jenkins High S
Jenkins High School
1,265 students
- Pulaski Elemen
Pulaski Elementary School
1,147 students
- New Hampstead
New Hampstead High School
1,123 students
- This school 528
Southwest Middle School
528 students
What this shows Southwest Middle School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Middle School compares
Southwest 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 20% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 6% in Georgia - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.4%
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
$15,342
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
White 11.2%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Southwest Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Savannah-Chatham County reports $15,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southwest Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godley Station School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Groves High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pulaski Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hampstead High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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Coastal Middle School
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Derenne Middle School
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Hubert Middle School
Standard public school
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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 (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Middle School
How many students attend Southwest Middle School?
Southwest Middle School has 528 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Savannah, GA. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle School is 10:1, which is 31% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 36% 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 Southwest Middle School?
72.9% of students at Southwest Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Middle School is African American at 57.8% of enrollment, in Savannah, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Middle School?
Southwest 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 Southwest Middle School rank among middle schools in Savannah?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Savannah, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Savannah on the city page.
What other schools are in Savannah-Chatham County?
Besides Southwest Middle School, Savannah-Chatham County also operates Godley Station School (1,585 students), Groves High School (1,469 students), and Jenkins High School (1,265 students). See the Savannah-Chatham County district page for the complete list.