At a glance
Reported students
973
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia middle enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
776
Russell Middle School: 973 reported students.
State peer staffing position
67th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 916
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63.09
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.5:1
What the reported data says about Russell Middle School
Russell Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Winder. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Barrow County. NCES reports 973 students for 2024–25.
Among 483 middle schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 733 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.5%). English learners represent 12.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Russell Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 65.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.6%
- Hispanic26.5%
- Black12.4%
- Asian6.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Barrow County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Haymon-Morris Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
973 reported students
Westside Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
793 reported students
Bear Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
752 reported students
Barrow Arts and Sciences Academy
High · Grades 09–12
967 reported students
Holsenbeck Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
813 reported students
Yargo Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
782 reported students
Public schools near Russell Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Middle School Middle · Barrow County | 06–08 | 793 | 2.4 mi |
| Haymon-Morris Middle School Middle · Barrow County | 06–08 | 973 | 5.1 mi |
| West Jackson Middle School Middle · Jackson County | 06–08 | 951 | 6.7 mi |
| Legacy Knoll Middle School Middle · Jackson County | 06–08 | 707 | 7.8 mi |
| Bear Creek Middle School Middle · Barrow County | 06–08 | 752 | 8.8 mi |
| Dacula Middle School Middle · Gwinnett County | 06–08 | 1,866 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Russell Middle School
What grades does Russell Middle School serve?
Russell Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Barrow County.
How many students attend Russell Middle School?
Russell Middle School reported 973 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 916 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Russell Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 973 students and 65.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Russell Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Russell Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Barrow County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Russell Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Russell Middle School in?
Russell Middle School is part of Barrow County, based in Winder, GA, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Russell Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westside Middle School (2.4 mi), Haymon-Morris Middle School (5.1 mi), West Jackson Middle School (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.