Enrollment
336
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pearson, GA
Atkinson County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Atkinson County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130009003996
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atkinson County Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pearson · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Atkinson County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atkinson County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pearson, GA.
School address
District: Atkinson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130009003996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atkinson County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Atkinson County Middle School
Atkinson County Middle School is a higher-need, small middle school in Pearson, Georgia, enrolling 336 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 336 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 112 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #74.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (42%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 78 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 336 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Atkinson County also operates Pearson Elementary School (621 students) and Atkinson County High School (447 students) alongside Atkinson County 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 Atkinson County Middle School compares
Atkinson County 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 22% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Georgia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$14,949
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
White 42.0%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Atkinson County 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 Atkinson County, which includes Atkinson County Middle School.
$14,949
Per student
+8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.5%
State 57.5%
Federal 24.0%
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 Atkinson County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atkinson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willacoochee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atkinson County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Atkinson County Middle School
How many students attend Atkinson County Middle School?
Atkinson County Middle School has 336 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pearson, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkinson County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atkinson County Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 10% 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 Atkinson County Middle School?
74.3% of students at Atkinson County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atkinson County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Atkinson County Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment, in Pearson, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atkinson County Middle School?
Atkinson County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Atkinson County Middle School rank among public schools in Pearson?
By Resource Investment Index, Atkinson County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pearson, 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 Pearson on the city page.
Is Atkinson County Middle School a good school?
Atkinson County Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Atkinson County?
Besides Atkinson County Middle School, Atkinson County also operates Pearson Elementary School (621 students), Atkinson County High School (447 students), and Willacoochee Elementary School (167 students). See the Atkinson County district page for the complete list.
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