- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Toccoa, GA
Stephens County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stephens County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130456001624
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephens County Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Toccoa · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephens County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephens County Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Toccoa, GA.
School address
District: Stephens County · Georgia
NCES ID 130456001624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Stephens County Middle School held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.6 → 62.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 130456001624 · Toccoa, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
848 enr · 13.5:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephens County High School (1,133 students)
Stephens County Middle School held near 845 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.6 → 62.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Stephens County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stephens Count
Stephens County High School
1,133 students
- This school
Stephens County Middle School
848 students
- Toccoa Element
Toccoa Elementary School
605 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
571 students
- Big a Elementa 403
Big a Elementary School
403 students
- Stephens Count 295
Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy
295 students
What this shows Stephens County Middle School reports 848 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephens County Middle School compares
Stephens County 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 848 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
848
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Georgia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$13,185
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
200
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.7%
African American 13.4%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Stephens County Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stephens County reports $13,185 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stephens County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toccoa Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big a Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephens County Fifth Grade Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephens County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~848 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stephens County Middle School
How many students attend Stephens County Middle School?
Stephens County Middle School has 848 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Toccoa, GA. CCD year-over-year: 860 (2022-23) → 845 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephens County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephens County Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Stephens County Middle School?
75.1% of students at Stephens County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephens County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stephens County Middle School is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Toccoa, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephens County Middle School?
Stephens County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Stephens County Middle School rank among public schools in Toccoa?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephens County Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Toccoa, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Toccoa on the city page.
What other schools are in Stephens County?
Besides Stephens County Middle School, Stephens County also operates Stephens County High School (1,133 students), Toccoa Elementary School (605 students), and Liberty Elementary School (571 students). See the Stephens County district page for the complete list.