- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thomson, GA
Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130357003737
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Thomson · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Thomson, GA.
School address
District: Mcduffie County · Georgia
NCES ID 130357003737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School shrank from 782 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.9 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 130357003737 · Thomson, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 12.6:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomson High School (962 students)
Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School shrank from 782 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 53.9 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomson High S
Thomson High School
962 students
- This school
Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School
667 students
- Maxwell Elemen
Maxwell Elementary School
436 students
- Dearing Elemen
Dearing Elementary School
414 students
- Thomson Elemen 322
Thomson Elementary School
322 students
- Norris Element 287
Norris Elementary School
287 students
What this shows Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School compares
Thomson-Mcduffie 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Georgia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$15,648
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
252
in-school suspensions + 317 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 85.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 77 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 59.7%
White 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcduffie County reports $15,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maxwell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dearing Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norris Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School
How many students attend Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School?
Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School has 667 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thomson, GA. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School?
89.3% of students at Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School is African American at 59.7% of enrollment, in Thomson, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School?
Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School rank among public schools in Thomson?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Thomson, 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 Thomson on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcduffie County?
Besides Thomson-Mcduffie Middle School, Mcduffie County also operates Thomson High School (962 students), Maxwell Elementary School (436 students), and Dearing Elementary School (414 students). See the Mcduffie County district page for the complete list.