Enrollment
525
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Midland, GA
Aaron Cohn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Aaron Cohn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130387004127
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aaron Cohn Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Aaron Cohn Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aaron Cohn Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Midland, GA.
School address
District: Muscogee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130387004127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aaron Cohn Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aaron Cohn Middle School
Aaron Cohn Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Midland, Georgia, enrolling 525 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 525 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 213 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #143.
Its student body is led by African American (42%) and White (33%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 525 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 125 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 525 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Midland's middle schools, it stands alongside Midland Middle School (455 students): Aaron Cohn Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 13:1).
Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students) and Shaw High School (1,162 students) alongside Aaron Cohn 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 Aaron Cohn Middle School compares
Aaron Cohn 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 57% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Georgia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,762
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
African American 42.3%
White 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Aaron Cohn 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 Muscogee County, which includes Aaron Cohn Middle School.
$12,762
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 43.0%
Federal 18.2%
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 Aaron Cohn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaw High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hardaway High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aaron Cohn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Midland
1 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 (~525 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aaron Cohn Middle School
How many students attend Aaron Cohn Middle School?
Aaron Cohn Middle School has 525 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Midland, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aaron Cohn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aaron Cohn Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aaron Cohn Middle School?
26.1% of students at Aaron Cohn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aaron Cohn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Aaron Cohn Middle School is African American at 42.3% of enrollment, in Midland, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aaron Cohn Middle School?
Aaron Cohn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Aaron Cohn Middle School rank among public schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Aaron Cohn Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Midland, 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 Midland on the city page.
Is Aaron Cohn Middle School a good school?
Aaron Cohn Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Muscogee County?
Besides Aaron Cohn Middle School, Muscogee County also operates Northside High School (1,405 students), Shaw High School (1,162 students), and Columbus High School (1,161 students). See the Muscogee County district page for the complete list.
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