At a glance
Reported students
1,077
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
70.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia middle enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
617
Saint Marys Middle School: 1,077 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
15.3:1 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
- 1,107
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68.19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Saint Marys Middle School
Saint Marys Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Saint Marys. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Camden County. NCES reports 1,077 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 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, above 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 (57.1%) and Black (19.6%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. 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 Saint Marys Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 70.2 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.1%
- Hispanic12.2%
- Black19.6%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.5%
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 Camden County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Camden Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,078 reported students
Matilda Harris Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
662 reported students
Sugarmill Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
651 reported students
Saint Marys Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
623 reported students
Crooked River Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
611 reported students
David L Rainer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
496 reported students
Public schools near Saint Marys 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Lee Clark Elementary School Elementary · Camden County | PK–05 | 480 | 1.5 mi |
| Saint Marys Elementary School Elementary · Camden County | PK–05 | 623 | 2.4 mi |
| Crooked River Elementary School Elementary · Camden County | PK–05 | 611 | 3.4 mi |
| Camden Middle School Middle · Camden County | 06–08 | 1,078 | 5.1 mi |
| Fernandina Beach Middle School Middle · Nassau | 06–08 | 721 | 9.7 mi |
| Yulee Middle School Middle · Nassau | 06–08 | 1,174 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Saint Marys Middle School
What grades does Saint Marys Middle School serve?
Saint Marys Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Camden County.
How many students attend Saint Marys Middle School?
Saint Marys Middle School reported 1,077 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,107 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Saint Marys Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 1,077 students and 70.2 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 Saint Marys Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Saint Marys Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Camden County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Saint Marys Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
47.5% 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 Saint Marys Middle School in?
Saint Marys Middle School is part of Camden County, based in Kingsland, GA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Saint Marys Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mary Lee Clark Elementary School (1.5 mi), Saint Marys Elementary School (2.4 mi), Crooked River Elementary School (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.