Enrollment
661
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Worth County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Worth County Middle School
Worth County Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Sylvester, Georgia, enrolling 661 students.
At 14.1:1, 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.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 661 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 415 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 269 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 661 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Worth County also operates Worth County High School (856 students) and Worth County Primary School (809 students) alongside Worth County 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 Worth County Middle School compares
Worth County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,594
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worth County, which includes Worth County Middle School.
$11,594
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 46.4%
Federal 25.9%
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 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
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~661 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Worth County Middle School a good school?
Worth County Middle School earns 45/100 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 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.
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