Enrollment
578
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ashworth Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ashworth Middle School
Ashworth Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Calhoun, Georgia, enrolling 578 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.2% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 578 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 398 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #374, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 578 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 182 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 578 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Calhoun's middle schools, it stands alongside Red Bud Middle School (786 students): Ashworth Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 13.6:1).
Gordon County also operates Sonoraville High School (1,094 students) and Gordon Central High School (875 students) alongside Ashworth 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 Ashworth Middle School compares
Ashworth 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,413
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gordon County, which includes Ashworth Middle School.
$13,413
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.6%
State 46.6%
Federal 20.8%
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 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
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
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 (~578 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ashworth Middle School a good school?
Ashworth Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% 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 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.
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