- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Thomaston, GA
Upson-Lee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Upson-Lee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130528001723
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upson-Lee Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Thomaston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Upson-Lee Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upson-Lee Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Thomaston, GA.
School address
District: Thomaston-Upson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130528001723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Upson-Lee Middle School held near 922 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.1 → 63.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 130528001723 · Thomaston, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
894 enr · 14:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Upson-Lee High School (1,177 students)
Upson-Lee Middle School held near 922 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.1 → 63.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Upson-Lee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Upson-Lee High
Upson-Lee High School
1,177 students
- Upson-Lee Prim
Upson-Lee Primary School
993 students
- Upson-Lee Elem
Upson-Lee Elementary School
932 students
- This school
Upson-Lee Middle School
894 students
What this shows Upson-Lee Middle School reports 894 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upson-Lee Middle School compares
Upson-Lee 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 894 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
894
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Georgia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$14,619
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
African American 36.0%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Upson-Lee Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thomaston-Upson County reports $14,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Upson-Lee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upson-Lee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upson-Lee Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Upson-Lee Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upson-Lee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 993
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 932
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- 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 (~894 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upson-Lee Middle School
How many students attend Upson-Lee Middle School?
Upson-Lee Middle School has 894 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Thomaston, GA. CCD year-over-year: 927 (2022-23) → 922 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upson-Lee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upson-Lee Middle School is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Upson-Lee Middle School?
82.8% of students at Upson-Lee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upson-Lee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Upson-Lee Middle School is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Thomaston, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upson-Lee Middle School?
Upson-Lee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Upson-Lee Middle School rank among public schools in Thomaston?
By Resource Investment Index, Upson-Lee Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Thomaston, 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 Thomaston-Upson County?
Besides Upson-Lee Middle School, Thomaston-Upson County also operates Upson-Lee High School (1,177 students), Upson-Lee Primary School (993 students), and Upson-Lee Elementary School (932 students). See the Thomaston-Upson County district page for the complete list.