- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alamo, GA
Wheeler County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wheeler County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130564004241
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheeler County Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Alamo · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheeler County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeler County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alamo, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Wheeler County Middle School shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 130564004241 · Alamo, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 10.7:1 · 89.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheeler County Elementary School (433 students)
Wheeler County Middle School shrank from 202 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.8 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Wheeler County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheeler County
Wheeler County Elementary School
433 students
- Wheeler County
Wheeler County High School
254 students
- This school 161
Wheeler County Middle School
161 students
What this shows Wheeler County Middle School reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheeler County Middle School compares
Wheeler County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 48% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 9% in Georgia - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$15,865
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 161 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 51.6%
African American 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Wheeler County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wheeler County reports $15,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wheeler County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheeler County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheeler County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wheeler County Middle School
How many students attend Wheeler County Middle School?
Wheeler County Middle School has 161 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alamo, GA. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeler County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheeler County Middle School is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 32% 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 Wheeler County Middle School?
89.6% of students at Wheeler County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheeler County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wheeler County Middle School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Alamo, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheeler County Middle School?
Wheeler County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Wheeler County Middle School rank among public schools in Alamo?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheeler County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alamo, 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 Wheeler County?
Besides Wheeler County Middle School, Wheeler County also operates Wheeler County Elementary School (433 students) and Wheeler County High School (254 students). See the Wheeler County district page for the complete list.