- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Augusta, GA
W.S. Hornsby Middle School
Federal NCES profile for W.S. Hornsby Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130438003924
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W.S. Hornsby Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
W.S. Hornsby Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W.S. Hornsby Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Augusta, GA.
School address
District: Richmond County · Georgia
NCES ID 130438003924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
W.S. Hornsby Middle School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 130438003924 · Augusta, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 14:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students)
W.S. Hornsby Middle School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
W.S. Hornsby Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Academy of Ric
Academy of Richmond County High School
1,178 students
- Cross Creek Hi
Cross Creek High School
1,152 students
- Westside High
Westside High School
1,088 students
- Hephzibah High
Hephzibah High School
1,041 students
- Butler High Sc
Butler High School
878 students
- This school 391
W.S. Hornsby Middle School
391 students
What this shows W.S. Hornsby Middle School reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How W.S. Hornsby Middle School compares
W.S. Hornsby 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 49% in Georgia - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.2%
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
$13,883
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 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 94.6%
White 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, W.S. Hornsby Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond County reports $13,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W.S. Hornsby Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Richmond County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hephzibah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W.S. Hornsby Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Augusta
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Langford Middle School
Standard public school
731 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Glenn Hills Middle School
Standard public school
706 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Tutt Middle School
Standard public school
617 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Murphey Middle School
Standard public school
512 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~391 students)
Frequently asked questions about W.S. Hornsby Middle School
How many students attend W.S. Hornsby Middle School?
W.S. Hornsby Middle School has 391 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Augusta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W.S. Hornsby Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W.S. Hornsby Middle School is 14:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 W.S. Hornsby Middle School?
98.0% of students at W.S. Hornsby Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W.S. Hornsby Middle School?
The largest demographic group at W.S. Hornsby Middle School is African American at 94.6% of enrollment, in Augusta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W.S. Hornsby Middle School?
W.S. Hornsby Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 W.S. Hornsby Middle School rank among middle schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, W.S. Hornsby Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Augusta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Augusta on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond County?
Besides W.S. Hornsby Middle School, Richmond County also operates Academy of Richmond County High School (1,178 students), Cross Creek High School (1,152 students), and Westside High School (1,088 students). See the Richmond County district page for the complete list.