Enrollment
596
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Swainsboro, GA
Swainsboro Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Swainsboro Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130204002034
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swainsboro Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Swainsboro · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Swainsboro Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swainsboro Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Swainsboro, GA.
School address
District: Emanuel County · Georgia
NCES ID 130204002034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Swainsboro Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Swainsboro Middle School
Swainsboro Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Swainsboro, Georgia, enrolling 596 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.1% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 596 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 467 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #48, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and White (39%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 199 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 334 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 596 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Emanuel County also operates Swainsboro Primary School (833 students) and Swainsboro High School (796 students) alongside Swainsboro Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Swainsboro Middle School compares
Swainsboro Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 98.1% | ▲ 62% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 55% | - | - |
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.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
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
34.2%
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
$13,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 199 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
197
in-school suspensions + 137 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 46.0%
White 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Swainsboro Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Emanuel County, which includes Swainsboro Middle School.
$13,263
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 54.1%
Federal 22.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Swainsboro Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swainsboro Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Swainsboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swainsboro Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emanuel County Institute | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Twin City Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swainsboro Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~596 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Swainsboro Middle School
How many students attend Swainsboro Middle School?
Swainsboro Middle School has 596 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Swainsboro, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swainsboro Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swainsboro 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 Swainsboro Middle School?
98.1% of students at Swainsboro Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swainsboro Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Swainsboro Middle School is African American at 46.0% of enrollment, in Swainsboro, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swainsboro Middle School?
Swainsboro Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swainsboro Middle School rank among public schools in Swainsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Swainsboro Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Swainsboro, 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 Swainsboro on the city page.
Is Swainsboro Middle School a good school?
Swainsboro Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Emanuel County?
Besides Swainsboro Middle School, Emanuel County also operates Swainsboro Primary School (833 students), Swainsboro High School (796 students), and Swainsboro Elementary School (627 students). See the Emanuel County district page for the complete list.
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