Enrollment
862
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Adairsville, GA
Adairsville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Adairsville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130033002351
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adairsville Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Adairsville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Adairsville Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adairsville Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Adairsville, GA.
School address
District: Bartow County · Georgia
NCES ID 130033002351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Adairsville Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Adairsville Middle School
Adairsville Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Adairsville, Georgia, enrolling 862 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 91% of Georgia schools and 25% 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 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 862 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 428 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #344, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 291 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 862 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bartow County also operates Cass High School (1,570 students) and Woodland High School (1,456 students) alongside Adairsville 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 Adairsville Middle School compares
Adairsville 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Georgia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$12,735
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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
199
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Adairsville Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bartow County, which includes Adairsville Middle School.
$12,735
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 38.2%
Federal 14.5%
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 Adairsville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adairsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cass Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adairsville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adairsville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~862 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Adairsville Middle School
How many students attend Adairsville Middle School?
Adairsville Middle School has 862 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Adairsville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adairsville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adairsville Middle School is 18:1, which is 25% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adairsville Middle School?
38.6% of students at Adairsville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adairsville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Adairsville Middle School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Adairsville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adairsville Middle School?
Adairsville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Adairsville Middle School rank among public schools in Adairsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Adairsville Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Adairsville, 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 Adairsville on the city page.
Is Adairsville Middle School a good school?
Adairsville Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Bartow County?
Besides Adairsville Middle School, Bartow County also operates Cass High School (1,570 students), Woodland High School (1,456 students), and Adairsville High School (1,206 students). See the Bartow County district page for the complete list.
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