- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Summerville, GA
Summerville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Summerville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130108000422
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summerville Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Summerville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Summerville Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summerville Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Summerville, GA.
School address
District: Chattooga County · Georgia
NCES ID 130108000422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Summerville Middle School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.7 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 130108000422 · Summerville, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 12.5:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Leroy Massey Elementary School (877 students)
Summerville Middle School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.7 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Summerville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leroy Massey E
Leroy Massey Elementary School
877 students
- Chattooga High
Chattooga High School
775 students
- Menlo Elementa
Menlo Elementary School
352 students
- This school 337
Summerville Middle School
337 students
- Lyerly Element 335
Lyerly Elementary School
335 students
What this shows Summerville Middle School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summerville Middle School compares
Summerville 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 21% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Georgia - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.3%
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
$13,770
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 27 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Summerville Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chattooga County reports $13,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Summerville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Massey Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chattooga High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Menlo Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyerly Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summerville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summerville Middle School
How many students attend Summerville Middle School?
Summerville Middle School has 337 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Summerville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summerville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summerville Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Summerville Middle School?
73.4% of students at Summerville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summerville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Summerville Middle School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Summerville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summerville Middle School?
Summerville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Summerville Middle School rank among public schools in Summerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Summerville Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Summerville, 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 Chattooga County?
Besides Summerville Middle School, Chattooga County also operates Leroy Massey Elementary School (877 students), Chattooga High School (775 students), and Menlo Elementary School (352 students). See the Chattooga County district page for the complete list.