- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hephzibah, GA
Spirit Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Spirit Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130438002089
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spirit Creek Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Hephzibah · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Spirit Creek Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spirit Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Hephzibah, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438002089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Spirit Creek Middle School held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 130438002089 · Hephzibah, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 15.2:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Spirit Creek Middle School held near 530 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Spirit Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Ric
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,178 students
- Cross Creek Hi
Cross Creek High School
1,152 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,088 students
- Hephzibah High
Hephzibah High School
1,041 students
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
878 students
- This school
Spirit Creek Middle School
532 students
What this shows Spirit Creek Middle School reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spirit Creek Middle School compares
Spirit Creek 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Georgia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$13,883
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 181 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County reports $13,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spirit Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spirit Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Hephzibah
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spirit Creek Middle School
How many students attend Spirit Creek Middle School?
Spirit Creek Middle School has 532 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hephzibah, GA. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spirit Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spirit Creek Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spirit Creek Middle School?
97.9% of students at Spirit Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spirit Creek Middle School?
Spirit Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does Spirit Creek Middle School rank among middle schools in Hephzibah?
By Resource Investment Index, Spirit Creek Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Hephzibah, 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 Hephzibah on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Spirit Creek Middle School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.