- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Wilcox County Middle School shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 130573002451 · Rochelle, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 13.9:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilcox County Elementary School (547 students)
Wilcox County Middle School shrank from 284 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 17.1 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Wilcox County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilcox County
Wilcox County Elementary School
547 students
- Wilcox County
Wilcox County High School
343 students
- This school
Wilcox County Middle School
236 students
What this shows Wilcox County Middle School reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilcox County Middle School compares
Wilcox 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Wilcox County reports $14,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~236 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.