- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sparta, TN
White Co Middle School
Federal NCES profile for White Co Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470450001800
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Co Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Sparta · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 827
- students enrolled
White Co Middle School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Co Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Sparta, TN.
School address
District: White County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470450001800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
White Co Middle School held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 56.1 → 56.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 470450001800 · Sparta, TN Middle · MID · TRAD
827 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: White County High School (1,014 students)
White Co Middle School held near 835 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 56.1 → 56.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
White Co Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- White County H
White County High School
1,014 students
- This school
White Co Middle School
827 students
- Woodland Park
Woodland Park Elementary
509 students
- Findlay Elemen
Findlay Elementary
413 students
- Doyle Elementa 309
Doyle Elementary
309 students
- Northfield Ele 288
Northfield Elementary School
288 students
What this shows White Co Middle School reports 827 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Co Middle School compares
White Co Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,161
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
213
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, White Co Middle School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White County reports $10,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Co Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White County High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Park Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Findlay Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doyle Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Co Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~827 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about White Co Middle School
How many students attend White Co Middle School?
White Co Middle School has 827 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sparta, TN. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 835 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Co Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Co Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Co Middle School?
The largest demographic group at White Co Middle School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Sparta, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Co Middle School?
White Co Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 White Co Middle School rank among public schools in Sparta?
By Resource Investment Index, White Co Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Sparta, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sparta on the city page.
What other schools are in White County?
Besides White Co Middle School, White County also operates White County High School (1,014 students), Woodland Park Elementary (509 students), and Findlay Elementary (413 students). See the White County district page for the complete list.