Enrollment
550
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stockbridge, GA
Austin Road Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Austin Road Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130282001663
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Road Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Stockbridge · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Road Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Road Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Stockbridge, GA.
School address
District: Henry County · Georgia
NCES ID 130282001663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.6%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Austin Road Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Austin Road Middle School
Austin Road Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Stockbridge, Georgia, enrolling 550 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 92% of Georgia schools and 27% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.6% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 550 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 350 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 187 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 550 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Stockbridge's middle schools, it stands alongside General Ray Davis Middle School (874 students): Austin Road Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 12.9:1).
Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students) and Union Grove High (1,622 students) alongside Austin Road 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 Austin Road Middle School compares
Austin Road 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▼ 2% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$12,402
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 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
African American 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 4.9%
White 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Austin Road 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 Henry County, which includes Austin Road Middle School.
$12,402
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.9%
State 40.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 Austin Road Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle's Landing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Locust Grove High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Road Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Stockbridge
3 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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Austin Road Middle School
How many students attend Austin Road Middle School?
Austin Road Middle School has 550 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stockbridge, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Road Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Road Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin Road Middle School?
59.6% of students at Austin Road Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Road Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Austin Road Middle School is African American at 74.7% of enrollment, in Stockbridge, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Road Middle School?
Austin Road Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Austin Road Middle School rank among middle schools in Stockbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Road Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Stockbridge, 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 Stockbridge on the city page.
Is Austin Road Middle School a good school?
Austin Road Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Henry County?
Besides Austin Road Middle School, Henry County also operates Dutchtown High (1,821 students), Union Grove High (1,622 students), and Ola High School (1,586 students). See the Henry County district page for the complete list.
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