- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Atkinson County Middle School shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 130009003996 · Pearson, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 12.9:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearson Elementary School (621 students)
Atkinson County Middle School shrank from 362 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Atkinson County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pearson Elemen
Pearson Elementary School
621 students
- Atkinson Count
Atkinson County High School
447 students
- This school
Atkinson County Middle School
336 students
- Willacoochee E 167
Willacoochee Elementary School
167 students
What this shows Atkinson County Middle School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atkinson County Middle School compares
Atkinson County Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$16,014
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Atkinson County reports $16,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~336 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), down 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.