- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Butler, GA
Taylor County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Taylor County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130480002439
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylor County Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Butler · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 97.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Taylor County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Butler, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Taylor County Middle School shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 130480002439 · Butler, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 12.3:1 · 97.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Taylor County High School (345 students)
Taylor County Middle School shrank from 277 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Taylor County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Taylor County
Taylor County High School
345 students
- Taylor County
Taylor County Primary School
342 students
- This school
Taylor County Middle School
245 students
- Taylor County
Taylor County Elementary
244 students
What this shows Taylor County Middle School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Taylor County Middle School compares
Taylor County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.1% | ▲ 60% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in Georgia - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$16,136
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
African American 45.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Taylor County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Taylor County reports $16,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Taylor County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor County Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylor County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Taylor County Middle School
How many students attend Taylor County Middle School?
Taylor County Middle School has 245 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Butler, GA. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylor County Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Taylor County Middle School?
97.1% of students at Taylor County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Taylor County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Taylor County Middle School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Butler, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylor County Middle School?
Taylor County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Taylor County Middle School rank among public schools in Butler?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylor County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Butler, 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 Taylor County?
Besides Taylor County Middle School, Taylor County also operates Taylor County High School (345 students), Taylor County Primary School (342 students), and Taylor County Elementary (244 students). See the Taylor County district page for the complete list.