- Enrollment
- 1,932
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moultrie, GA
Willie J. Williams Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Willie J. Williams Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130138000595
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willie J. Williams Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Moultrie · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Willie J. Williams Middle School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willie J. Williams Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Moultrie, GA.
School address
District: Colquitt County · Georgia
NCES ID 130138000595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Willie J. Williams Middle School held near 1,342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 109.7 → 99.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 130138000595 · Moultrie, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,285 enr · 11.8:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Colquitt County High School (1,932 students)
Willie J. Williams Middle School held near 1,342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 109.7 → 99.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Willie J. Williams Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colquitt Count
Colquitt County High School
1,932 students
- Ca Gray Junior
Ca Gray Junior High School
1,389 students
- This school
Willie J. Williams Middle School
1,285 students
- Sunset Element 614
Sunset Elementary School
614 students
- Norman Park El 581
Norman Park Elementary School
581 students
- Wright Element 554
Wright Elementary School
554 students
What this shows Willie J. Williams Middle School reports 1,285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willie J. Williams Middle School compares
Willie J. Williams 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,285 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,285
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 17% in Georgia - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$14,660
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
393
in-school suspensions + 222 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
African American 23.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Willie J. Williams Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colquitt County reports $14,660 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willie J. Williams Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colquitt County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ca Gray Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norman Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wright Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willie J. Williams Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,389
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willie J. Williams Middle School
How many students attend Willie J. Williams Middle School?
Willie J. Williams Middle School has 1,285 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moultrie, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,369 (2022-23) → 1,342 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willie J. Williams Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willie J. Williams Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 18% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% 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 Willie J. Williams Middle School?
85.2% of students at Willie J. Williams Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willie J. Williams Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Willie J. Williams Middle School is White at 36.9% of enrollment, in Moultrie, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willie J. Williams Middle School?
Willie J. Williams Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Willie J. Williams Middle School rank among public schools in Moultrie?
By Resource Investment Index, Willie J. Williams Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Moultrie, 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 Moultrie on the city page.
What other schools are in Colquitt County?
Besides Willie J. Williams Middle School, Colquitt County also operates Colquitt County High School (1,932 students), Ca Gray Junior High School (1,389 students), and Sunset Elementary School (614 students). See the Colquitt County district page for the complete list.