- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lumpkin, GA
Stewart County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stewart County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130459002431
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stewart County Middle School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lumpkin · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stewart County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lumpkin, GA.
School address
District: Stewart County · Georgia
NCES ID 130459002431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Stewart County Middle School held near 96 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 130459002431 · Lumpkin, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
82 enr · 10.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewart County Elementary School (142 students)
Stewart County Middle School held near 96 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Stewart County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stewart County
Stewart County Elementary School
142 students
- Stewart County
Stewart County High School
114 students
- This school
Stewart County Middle School
82 students
What this shows Stewart County Middle School reports 82 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stewart County Middle School compares
Stewart 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 82 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
82
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Georgia - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,713
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.1%
Two or More 2.4%
White 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Stewart County Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stewart County reports $22,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stewart County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stewart County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stewart County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~82 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stewart County Middle School
How many students attend Stewart County Middle School?
Stewart County Middle School has 82 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lumpkin, GA. CCD year-over-year: 96 (2022-23) → 96 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart County Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 Stewart County Middle School?
100.0% of students at Stewart County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stewart County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stewart County Middle School is African American at 95.1% of enrollment, in Lumpkin, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stewart County Middle School?
Stewart County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Stewart County Middle School rank among public schools in Lumpkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart County Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lumpkin, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Stewart County?
Besides Stewart County Middle School, Stewart County also operates Stewart County Elementary School (142 students) and Stewart County High School (114 students). See the Stewart County district page for the complete list.