- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Augusta, GA
Tutt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tutt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130438001574
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tutt Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tutt Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tutt Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438001574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Tutt Middle School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 130438001574 · Augusta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 19.3:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
Tutt Middle School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Tutt Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Ric
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,178 students
- Cross Creek Hi
Cross Creek High School
1,152 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,088 students
- Hephzibah High
Hephzibah High School
1,041 students
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
878 students
- This school
Tutt Middle School
617 students
What this shows Tutt Middle School reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tutt Middle School compares
Tutt 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Georgia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$13,883
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 78.4%
White 9.2%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Tutt Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County reports $13,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tutt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tutt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Augusta
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Langford Middle School
Standard public school
731 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Glenn Hills Middle School
Standard public school
706 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Murphey Middle School
Standard public school
512 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
W.S. Hornsby Middle School
Standard public school
391 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tutt Middle School
How many students attend Tutt Middle School?
Tutt Middle School has 617 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Augusta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tutt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tutt Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tutt Middle School?
97.9% of students at Tutt Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tutt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tutt Middle School is African American at 78.4% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tutt Middle School?
Tutt Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Tutt Middle School rank among middle schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Tutt Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Augusta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides Tutt Middle School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.