Enrollment
631
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cairo, GA
Washington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130246001084
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Cairo · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Cairo, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Middle School
Washington Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Cairo, Georgia, enrolling 631 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 631 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 427 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #45, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 301 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 631 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Grady County also operates Cairo High School (1,317 students) and Eastside Elementary School (735 students) alongside Washington 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 Washington Middle School compares
Washington 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Georgia - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$11,806
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
182
in-school suspensions + 119 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 43.7%
African American 37.7%
White 16.0%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Washington Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grady County, which includes Washington Middle School.
$11,806
Per student
-15%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 56.6%
Federal 20.8%
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 Washington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shiver Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whigham Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~631 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Middle School
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has 631 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cairo, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Washington Middle School?
100.0% of students at Washington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.7% of enrollment, in Cairo, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Washington Middle School rank among public schools in Cairo?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Cairo, 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 Cairo on the city page.
Is Washington Middle School a good school?
Washington Middle School earns 47/100 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 Grady County?
Besides Washington Middle School, Grady County also operates Cairo High School (1,317 students), Eastside Elementary School (735 students), and Southside Elementary School (610 students). See the Grady County district page for the complete list.
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