- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mc Rae Helena, GA
Telfair County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Telfair County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130483002441
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Telfair County Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mc Rae Helena · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Telfair County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Telfair County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mc Rae Helena, GA.
School address
District: Telfair County · Georgia
NCES ID 130483002441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Telfair County Middle School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 130483002441 · Mc Rae Helena, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 11.1:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Telfair County Elementary (793 students)
Telfair County Middle School held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Telfair County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Telfair County
Telfair County Elementary
793 students
- Telfair County
Telfair County High School
388 students
- This school
Telfair County Middle School
344 students
- Telfair Altern 18
Telfair Alternative Preparation School
18 students
What this shows Telfair County Middle School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Telfair County Middle School compares
Telfair 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 11% in Georgia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$15,247
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
African American 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Telfair County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Telfair County reports $15,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Telfair County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telfair County Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Telfair County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Telfair Alternative Preparation School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Telfair County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Telfair County Middle School
How many students attend Telfair County Middle School?
Telfair County Middle School has 344 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mc Rae Helena, GA. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Telfair County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Telfair County Middle School is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Telfair County Middle School?
89.1% of students at Telfair County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Telfair County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Telfair County Middle School is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Mc Rae Helena, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Telfair County Middle School?
Telfair County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Telfair County Middle School rank among public schools in Mc Rae Helena?
By Resource Investment Index, Telfair County Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mc Rae Helena, 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 Telfair County?
Besides Telfair County Middle School, Telfair County also operates Telfair County Elementary (793 students), Telfair County High School (388 students), and Telfair Alternative Preparation School (18 students). See the Telfair County district page for the complete list.