Enrollment
236
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rochelle, GA
Wilcox County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wilcox County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130573002451
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilcox County Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rochelle · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilcox County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilcox County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rochelle, GA.
School address
District: Wilcox County · Georgia
NCES ID 130573002451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilcox County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilcox County Middle School
Wilcox County Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Rochelle, Georgia, enrolling 236 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Georgia schools, with 236 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 124 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #97, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 121 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 236 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Wilcox County also operates Wilcox County Elementary School (547 students) and Wilcox County High School (343 students) alongside Wilcox 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 Wilcox County Middle School compares
Wilcox 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 44% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$13,230
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 63.6%
African American 27.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Wilcox County Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilcox County, which includes Wilcox County Middle School.
$13,230
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 52.8%
Federal 22.7%
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 Wilcox County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcox County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilcox County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilcox County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wilcox County Middle School
How many students attend Wilcox County Middle School?
Wilcox County Middle School has 236 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rochelle, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilcox County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilcox County Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Wilcox County Middle School?
87.7% of students at Wilcox County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilcox County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wilcox County Middle School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Rochelle, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilcox County Middle School?
Wilcox County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wilcox County Middle School rank among public schools in Rochelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilcox County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rochelle, 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 Rochelle on the city page.
Is Wilcox County Middle School a good school?
Wilcox County Middle School earns 38/100 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 Wilcox County?
Besides Wilcox County Middle School, Wilcox County also operates Wilcox County Elementary School (547 students) and Wilcox County High School (343 students). See the Wilcox County district page for the complete list.
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