- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Calhoun, GA
Ashworth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ashworth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130243002175
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashworth Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashworth Middle School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashworth Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Calhoun, GA.
School address
District: Gordon County · Georgia
NCES ID 130243002175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Ashworth Middle School held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.2 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 130243002175 · Calhoun, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
578 enr · 12.8:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Sonoraville High School (1,094 students)
Ashworth Middle School held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.2 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Ashworth Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sonoraville Hi
Sonoraville High School
1,094 students
- Gordon Central
Gordon Central High School
875 students
- Red Bud Middle
Red Bud Middle School
786 students
- Sonoraville El
Sonoraville Elementary
584 students
- This school
Ashworth Middle School
578 students
- Red Bud Elemen
Red Bud Elementary School
547 students
What this shows Ashworth Middle School reports 578 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashworth Middle School compares
Ashworth Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 11% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 578 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
578
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Georgia - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$12,922
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 578 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Ashworth Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gordon County reports $12,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashworth Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoraville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gordon Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Bud Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sonoraville Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Bud Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashworth Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Calhoun
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~578 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashworth Middle School
How many students attend Ashworth Middle School?
Ashworth Middle School has 578 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Calhoun, GA. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashworth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashworth Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashworth Middle School?
54.2% of students at Ashworth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashworth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ashworth Middle School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Calhoun, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashworth Middle School?
Ashworth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ashworth Middle School rank among middle schools in Calhoun?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashworth Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Calhoun, 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 Calhoun on the city page.
What other schools are in Gordon County?
Besides Ashworth Middle School, Gordon County also operates Sonoraville High School (1,094 students), Gordon Central High School (875 students), and Red Bud Middle School (786 students). See the Gordon County district page for the complete list.