Enrollment
245
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylor County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylor County Middle School
Taylor County Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Butler, Georgia, enrolling 245 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 97.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Georgia schools, with 245 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (45%) (diversity index 56/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 29.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 85 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 245 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Taylor County also operates Taylor County High School (345 students) and Taylor County Primary School (342 students) alongside Taylor County 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 Taylor County Middle School compares
Taylor County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,369
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylor County, which includes Taylor County Middle School.
$16,369
Per student
+18%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 48.9%
Federal 29.4%
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 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
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~245 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Butler on the city page.
Is Taylor County Middle School a good school?
Taylor County Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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