Enrollment
536
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Statesboro, GA
William James Middle School
Federal NCES profile for William James Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130063002236
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William James Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 10
- public schools in Statesboro · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
William James Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William James Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Statesboro, GA.
School address
District: Bulloch County · Georgia
NCES ID 130063002236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William James Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at William James Middle School
William James Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Statesboro, Georgia, enrolling 536 students.
At 13.7:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.8% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 536 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 337 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #137.
Its student body is led by African American (53%) and White (35%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 268 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 277 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 536 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Statesboro's middle schools, it stands alongside Langston Chapel Middle School (718 students): William James Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.7:1 vs 13.3:1).
Bulloch County also operates Statesboro High School (1,801 students) and Southeast Bulloch High School (1,118 students) alongside William James 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 William James Middle School compares
William James 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▼ 3% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Georgia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$12,521
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 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
African American 53.0%
White 34.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, William James 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 Bulloch County, which includes William James Middle School.
$12,521
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.4%
State 44.2%
Federal 18.4%
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 William James Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statesboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Bulloch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Bulloch Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklet Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Chapel Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William James Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,801
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 808
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Statesboro
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~536 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William James Middle School
How many students attend William James Middle School?
William James Middle School has 536 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Statesboro, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William James Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William James Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 William James Middle School?
58.8% of students at William James Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William James Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William James Middle School is African American at 53.0% of enrollment, in Statesboro, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William James Middle School?
William James Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 William James Middle School rank among public schools in Statesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, William James Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Statesboro, 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 Statesboro on the city page.
Is William James Middle School a good school?
William James Middle School earns 43/100 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 Bulloch County?
Besides William James Middle School, Bulloch County also operates Statesboro High School (1,801 students), Southeast Bulloch High School (1,118 students), and Southeast Bulloch Middle School (884 students). See the Bulloch County district page for the complete list.
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