- Enrollment
- 1,801
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
William James Middle School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 130063002236 · Statesboro, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 13.7:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Statesboro High School (1,801 students)
William James Middle School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
William James Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Statesboro Hig
Statesboro High School
1,801 students
- Southeast Bull
Southeast Bulloch High School
1,118 students
- Southeast Bull
Southeast Bulloch Middle School
884 students
- Brooklet Eleme
Brooklet Elementary School
808 students
- Langston Chape 718
Langston Chapel Middle School
718 students
- This school 536
William James Middle School
536 students
What this shows William James Middle School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How William James Middle School compares
William James Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$14,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Bulloch County reports $14,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,118
- 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.
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 (~536 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.