Enrollment
254
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Trion, GA
Trion Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Trion Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130513002466
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trion Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Trion · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Trion Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trion Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Trion, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trion Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trion Middle School
Trion Middle School is a small middle school in Trion, Georgia, enrolling 254 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.9% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Georgia schools, with 254 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #28.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 508 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Discipline events run high: 64 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 254 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Trion City also operates Trion Elementary School (607 students) and Trion High School (380 students) alongside Trion 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 Trion Middle School compares
Trion 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 31% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 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
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Trion 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 Trion City, which includes Trion Middle School.
$12,096
Per student
-13%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 64.7%
Federal 14.2%
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 Trion Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trion Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trion High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trion Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- 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 (~254 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Trion Middle School
How many students attend Trion Middle School?
Trion Middle School has 254 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Trion, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trion Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Trion Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 2% 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 Trion Middle School?
41.9% of students at Trion Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trion Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Trion Middle School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Trion, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trion Middle School?
Trion Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Trion Middle School rank among public schools in Trion?
By Resource Investment Index, Trion Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Trion, 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 Trion on the city page.
Is Trion Middle School a good school?
Trion Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Trion City?
Besides Trion Middle School, Trion City also operates Trion Elementary School (607 students) and Trion High School (380 students). See the Trion City district page for the complete list.
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