Enrollment
215
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dawson, GA
Terrell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Terrell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130486003735
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terrell Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Dawson · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Terrell Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terrell Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dawson, GA.
School address
District: Terrell County · Georgia
NCES ID 130486003735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Terrell Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Terrell Middle School
Terrell Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Dawson, Georgia, enrolling 215 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.3:1, Terrell Middle School is leaner than roughly 87% of Georgia schools and 22% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Georgia schools, with 215 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Terrell County spends $17,784 per pupil, 28% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 35.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Terrell County also operates Cooper-Carver Elementary School (440 students) and Terrell High School (266 students) alongside Terrell 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 Terrell Middle School compares
Terrell 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 13% in Georgia - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$17,784
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
White 2.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Terrell Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Terrell County, which includes Terrell Middle School.
$17,784
Per student
+28%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 33.0%
Federal 35.5%
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 Terrell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper-Carver Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Terrell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terrell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~215 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Terrell Middle School
How many students attend Terrell Middle School?
Terrell Middle School has 215 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dawson, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terrell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Terrell Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 28% 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 Terrell Middle School?
100.0% of students at Terrell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terrell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Terrell Middle School is African American at 92.1% of enrollment, in Dawson, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terrell Middle School?
Terrell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Terrell Middle School rank among public schools in Dawson?
By Resource Investment Index, Terrell Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Dawson, 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 Dawson on the city page.
Is Terrell Middle School a good school?
Terrell Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Terrell County?
Besides Terrell Middle School, Terrell County also operates Cooper-Carver Elementary School (440 students) and Terrell High School (266 students). See the Terrell County district page for the complete list.
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