- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lyons, GA
Toombs County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Toombs County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130504002993
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Toombs County Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Lyons · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Toombs County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Toombs County Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lyons, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Toombs County Middle School held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 130504002993 · Lyons, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 14.2:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Toombs County High School (896 students)
Toombs County Middle School held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.7 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Toombs County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Toombs County
Toombs County High School
896 students
- This school
Toombs County Middle School
681 students
- Lyons Primary
Lyons Primary School
571 students
- Toombs Central
Toombs Central Elementary School
492 students
- Lyons Upper El
Lyons Upper Elementary
478 students
What this shows Toombs County Middle School reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Toombs County Middle School compares
Toombs 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 43% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$13,769
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 681 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 48.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Toombs County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Toombs County reports $13,769 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Toombs County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toombs County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyons Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toombs Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyons Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Toombs County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Toombs County Middle School
How many students attend Toombs County Middle School?
Toombs County Middle School has 681 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lyons, GA. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toombs County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Toombs County Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Toombs County Middle School?
86.6% of students at Toombs County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Toombs County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Toombs County Middle School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Lyons, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Toombs County Middle School?
Toombs County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Toombs County Middle School rank among public schools in Lyons?
By Resource Investment Index, Toombs County Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lyons, 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 Lyons on the city page.
What other schools are in Toombs County?
Besides Toombs County Middle School, Toombs County also operates Toombs County High School (896 students), Lyons Primary School (571 students), and Toombs Central Elementary School (492 students). See the Toombs County district page for the complete list.