Enrollment
161
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wheeler County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wheeler County Middle School
Wheeler County Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Alamo, Georgia, enrolling 161 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, Wheeler County Middle School is leaner than roughly 91% of Georgia schools and 26% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 89.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Georgia schools, with 161 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 45 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (40%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 161 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 48 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 161 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wheeler County also operates Wheeler County Elementary School (433 students) and Wheeler County High School (254 students) alongside Wheeler County 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 Wheeler County Middle School compares
Wheeler County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,485
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wheeler County, which includes Wheeler County Middle School.
$14,485
Per student
+4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.6%
State 78.3%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~161 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Alamo on the city page.
Is Wheeler County Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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