- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Acworth, GA
Barber Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Barber Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130129003531
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barber Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Acworth · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Barber Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barber Middle School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Acworth, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Barber Middle School shrank from 877 students in 2022-23 to 832 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 130129003531 · Acworth, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
790 enr · 14.4:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Barber Middle School shrank from 877 students in 2022-23 to 832 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Barber 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 790
Barber Middle School
790 students
What this shows Barber Middle School reports 790 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barber Middle School compares
Barber Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 28% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Georgia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.7%
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 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 37.7%
White 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Barber 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 Barber Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barber 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 Acworth
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 (~790 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barber Middle School
How many students attend Barber Middle School?
Barber Middle School has 790 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Acworth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 877 (2022-23) → 832 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barber Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barber Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barber Middle School?
43.8% of students at Barber Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barber Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Barber Middle School is African American at 37.7% of enrollment, in Acworth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barber Middle School?
Barber Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Barber Middle School rank among public schools in Acworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Barber Middle School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Acworth, 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 Acworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Barber 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.