- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus, GA
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Memorial Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130387003680
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Memorial Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #6 of 10
- middle schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans Memorial Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial Middle School ranks #6 of 10 middle schools in Columbus, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387003680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Veterans Memorial Middle School held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130387003680 · Columbus, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 17.9:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Northside High School (1,405 students)
Veterans Memorial Middle School held near 658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Veterans Memorial Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northside High
Northside High School
1,405 students
- Shaw High Scho
Shaw High School
1,162 students
- Columbus High
Columbus High School
1,161 students
- Hardaway High
Hardaway High School
1,067 students
- Jordan Vocatio
Jordan Vocational High School
1,040 students
- This school
Veterans Memorial Middle School
681 students
What this shows Veterans Memorial Middle School reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans Memorial Middle School compares
Veterans Memorial 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 38% | 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
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Georgia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$13,792
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
116
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 35.7%
African American 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 6.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Veterans Memorial Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscogee County reports $13,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Veterans Memorial Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaw High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Memorial Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Columbus
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Richards Middle School
Standard public school
799 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Baker Middle School
Standard public school
631 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Arnold Middle School
Standard public school
582 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Rothschild Leadership Academy School
Standard public school
498 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Blackmon Road Middle School
Standard public school
478 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Eddy Middle School
Standard public school
448 students 17.9:1 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 (~681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veterans Memorial Middle School
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Middle School?
Veterans Memorial Middle School has 681 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus, GA. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 658 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Middle School is 17.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Veterans Memorial Middle School?
37.8% of students at Veterans Memorial Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Memorial Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Memorial Middle School is White at 35.7% of enrollment, in Columbus, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Memorial Middle School?
Veterans Memorial Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Veterans Memorial Middle School rank among middle schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial Middle School ranks #6 of 10 middle schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscogee County?
Besides Veterans Memorial Middle School, Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students), Shaw High School (1,162 students), and Columbus High School (1,161 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.