- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kennesaw, GA
Awtrey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Awtrey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130129000566
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Awtrey Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Kennesaw · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Awtrey Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Awtrey Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Kennesaw, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Awtrey Middle School held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.6 → 42.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 130129000566 · Kennesaw, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 13.8:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Awtrey Middle School held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.6 → 42.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Awtrey Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 593
Awtrey Middle School
593 students
What this shows Awtrey Middle School reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Awtrey Middle School compares
Awtrey 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 54% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$14,680
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 36.8%
White 28.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Awtrey Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Awtrey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Awtrey Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Kennesaw
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Mcclure Middle School
Standard public school
1,030 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lost Mountain Middle School
Standard public school
979 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Palmer Middle School
Standard public school
803 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Pine Mountain Middle School
Standard public school
506 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~593 students)
Frequently asked questions about Awtrey Middle School
How many students attend Awtrey Middle School?
Awtrey Middle School has 593 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kennesaw, GA. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Awtrey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Awtrey Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% 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 Awtrey Middle School?
28.0% of students at Awtrey Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Awtrey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Awtrey Middle School is African American at 36.8% of enrollment, in Kennesaw, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Awtrey Middle School?
Awtrey Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Awtrey Middle School rank among middle schools in Kennesaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Awtrey Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Kennesaw, 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 Kennesaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Awtrey Middle School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.