- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Terrell Middle School shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 130486003735 · Dawson, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 11.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Cooper-Carver Elementary School (440 students)
Terrell Middle School shrank from 244 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Terrell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cooper-Carver
Cooper-Carver Elementary School
440 students
- Terrell High S
Terrell High School
266 students
- This school
Terrell Middle School
215 students
What this shows Terrell Middle School reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terrell Middle School compares
Terrell 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,581
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Terrell County reports $17,581 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~215 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 244 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), down 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.