- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Washington Middle School held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.8 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 130246001084 · Cairo, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 13.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cairo High School (1,317 students)
Washington Middle School held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.8 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Washington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cairo High Sch
Cairo High School
1,317 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary School
735 students
- This school
Washington Middle School
631 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
610 students
- Shiver Element
Shiver Elementary School
579 students
- Whigham Elemen
Whigham Elementary School
543 students
What this shows Washington Middle School reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Middle School compares
Washington 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,978
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 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.
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
District finance for Grady County reports $12,978 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~631 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.