- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hiawassee, GA
Towns County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Towns County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130507002998
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Towns County Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hiawassee · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Towns County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Towns County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hiawassee, GA.
School address
District: Towns County · Georgia
NCES ID 130507002998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Towns County Middle School grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 130507002998 · Hiawassee, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 9.4:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Towns County Elementary School (490 students)
Towns County Middle School grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 219 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Towns County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Towns County E
Towns County Elementary School
490 students
- Towns County H
Towns County High School
279 students
- This school
Towns County Middle School
197 students
What this shows Towns County Middle School reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Towns County Middle School compares
Towns County Middle School is a growing 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 23% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 4% in Georgia - lower ratio than 96% 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
$18,874
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Towns County Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Towns County reports $18,874 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Towns County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towns County Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Towns County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Towns County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~197 students)
Frequently asked questions about Towns County Middle School
How many students attend Towns County Middle School?
Towns County Middle School has 197 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hiawassee, GA. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 219 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Towns County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Towns County Middle School is 9.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 40% 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 Towns County Middle School?
46.6% of students at Towns County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Towns County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Towns County Middle School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Hiawassee, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Towns County Middle School?
Towns County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Towns County Middle School rank among public schools in Hiawassee?
By Resource Investment Index, Towns County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hiawassee, 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 Towns County?
Besides Towns County Middle School, Towns County also operates Towns County Elementary School (490 students) and Towns County High School (279 students). See the Towns County district page for the complete list.