- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Forest Park, GA
Babb Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Babb Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130123000496
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Babb Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Forest Park · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Babb Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Babb Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Forest Park, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Babb Middle School held near 878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 130123000496 · Forest Park, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
881 enr · 15.5:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Babb Middle School held near 878 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Babb Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school
Babb Middle School
881 students
What this shows Babb Middle School reports 881 students on the CCD universe file.
How Babb Middle School compares
Babb 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 881 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
881
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Georgia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.3%
African American 31.1%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 2.6%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Babb Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Babb Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Babb Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Forest Park
1 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 (~881 students)
Frequently asked questions about Babb Middle School
How many students attend Babb Middle School?
Babb Middle School has 881 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Forest Park, GA. CCD year-over-year: 888 (2022-23) → 878 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Babb Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Babb Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Babb Middle School?
90.5% of students at Babb Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Babb Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Babb Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment, in Forest Park, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Babb Middle School?
Babb Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Babb Middle School rank among public schools in Forest Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Babb Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Forest Park, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Forest Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Babb Middle School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.