- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Austin Road Middle School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130282001663 · Stockbridge, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 18.3:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High (1,821 students)
Austin Road Middle School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Austin Road Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High
1,821 students
- Union Grove Hi
Union Grove High
1,622 students
- Ola High Schoo
Ola High School
1,586 students
- Eagle's Landin
Eagle's Landing High School
1,578 students
- Locust Grove H
Locust Grove High
1,572 students
- This school 550
Austin Road Middle School
550 students
What this shows Austin Road Middle School reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Road Middle School compares
Austin Road 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,373
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
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.
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
District finance for Henry County reports $12,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,622
- 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.
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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.