Enrollment
1,285
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
109.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willie J. Williams Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willie J. Williams Middle School
Willie J. Williams Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Moultrie, Georgia, enrolling 1,285 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,285 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 197 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #98.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 491 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 615 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,285 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Colquitt County also operates Colquitt County High School (1,932 students) and Ca Gray Junior High School (1,389 students) alongside Willie J. Williams 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 Willie J. Williams Middle School compares
Willie J. Williams 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,011
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colquitt County, which includes Willie J. Williams Middle School.
$14,011
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 54.7%
Federal 24.0%
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 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
- 1,932
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~1,285 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Willie J. Williams Middle School a good school?
Willie J. Williams Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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