Enrollment
593
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Awtrey Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Awtrey Middle School
Awtrey Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Kennesaw, Georgia, enrolling 593 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 593 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 284 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #131.
Its student body is led by African American (37%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 234 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 593 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Kennesaw's middle schools, it stands alongside Mcclure Middle School (1,030 students): Awtrey Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 16.1:1).
Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students) and Osborne High School (2,790 students) alongside Awtrey 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 Awtrey Middle School compares
Awtrey 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,203
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cobb County, which includes Awtrey Middle School.
$13,203
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.9%
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 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
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~593 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Awtrey Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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