Enrollment
1,181
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Loganville, GA
Youth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Youth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130539003459
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Youth Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Loganville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Youth Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Youth Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Loganville, GA.
School address
District: Walton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130539003459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Youth Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Youth Middle School
Youth Middle School is a large middle school in Loganville, Georgia, enrolling 1,181 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Georgia schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,181 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 288 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #276, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 591 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 320 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,181 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Loganville's middle schools, it stands alongside Mcconnell Middle School (2,009 students): Youth Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 15.3:1).
Walton County also operates Loganville High School (1,911 students) and Walnut Grove High School (1,511 students) alongside Youth 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 Youth Middle School compares
Youth 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 52% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,181
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Georgia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$11,697
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 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
226
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 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 68.2%
African American 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Youth Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Walton County, which includes Youth Middle School.
$11,697
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 40.4%
Federal 15.4%
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 Youth Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loganville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loganville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Area High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loganville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Youth Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Loganville
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,181 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Youth Middle School
How many students attend Youth Middle School?
Youth Middle School has 1,181 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Loganville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Youth Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Youth Middle School?
29.4% of students at Youth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Youth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Youth Middle School is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Loganville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Youth Middle School?
Youth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Youth Middle School rank among middle schools in Loganville?
By Resource Investment Index, Youth Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Loganville, 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 Loganville on the city page.
Is Youth Middle School a good school?
Youth Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Walton County?
Besides Youth Middle School, Walton County also operates Loganville High School (1,911 students), Walnut Grove High School (1,511 students), and Loganville Middle School (1,320 students). See the Walton County district page for the complete list.
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