- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sylvester, GA
Worth County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Worth County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130585000733
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Worth County Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Sylvester · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Worth County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Worth County Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Sylvester, GA.
School address
District: Worth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130585000733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Worth County Middle School shrank from 686 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 130585000733 · Sylvester, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 14.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Worth County High School (856 students)
Worth County Middle School shrank from 686 students in 2022-23 to 639 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Worth County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Worth County H
Worth County High School
856 students
- Worth County P
Worth County Primary School
809 students
- Worth County E
Worth County Elementary School
696 students
- This school
Worth County Middle School
661 students
- Worth County A 35
Worth County Achievement Center
35 students
What this shows Worth County Middle School reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Worth County Middle School compares
Worth 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$12,012
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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
African American 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Worth County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Worth County reports $12,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Worth County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worth County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worth County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worth County Achievement Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Worth County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 35:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~661 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Worth County Middle School
How many students attend Worth County Middle School?
Worth County Middle School has 661 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sylvester, GA. CCD year-over-year: 686 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Worth County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Worth County Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Worth County Middle School?
100.0% of students at Worth County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Worth County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Worth County Middle School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Sylvester, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Worth County Middle School?
Worth County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Worth County Middle School rank among public schools in Sylvester?
By Resource Investment Index, Worth County Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Sylvester, 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 Sylvester on the city page.
What other schools are in Worth County?
Besides Worth County Middle School, Worth County also operates Worth County High School (856 students), Worth County Primary School (809 students), and Worth County Elementary School (696 students). See the Worth County district page for the complete list.