- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fayetteville, GA
Bennett's Mill Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bennett's Mill Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130213003638
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bennett's Mill Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bennett's Mill Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett's Mill Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Fayetteville, GA.
School address
District: Fayette County · Georgia
NCES ID 130213003638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Bennett's Mill Middle School held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 69.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 130213003638 · Fayetteville, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
876 enr · 12.7:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcintosh High School (1,762 students)
Bennett's Mill Middle School held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 69.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bennett's Mill Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcintosh High
Mcintosh High School
1,762 students
- Fayette County
Fayette County High School
1,360 students
- Starrs Mill Hi
Starrs Mill High School
1,357 students
- Whitewater Hig
Whitewater High School
1,303 students
- Sandy Creek Hi
Sandy Creek High School
1,189 students
- This school
Bennett's Mill Middle School
876 students
What this shows Bennett's Mill Middle School reports 876 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bennett's Mill Middle School compares
Bennett's Mill 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 876 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
876
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Georgia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$14,041
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
165
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
White 13.8%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Bennett's Mill Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bennett's Mill Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayette County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starrs Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitewater High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bennett's Mill Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Fayetteville
2 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 (~876 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bennett's Mill Middle School
How many students attend Bennett's Mill Middle School?
Bennett's Mill Middle School has 876 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fayetteville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 891 (2022-23) → 877 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bennett's Mill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bennett's Mill Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Bennett's Mill Middle School?
39.6% of students at Bennett's Mill Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bennett's Mill Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bennett's Mill Middle School is African American at 57.0% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bennett's Mill Middle School?
Bennett's Mill Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Bennett's Mill Middle School rank among middle schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bennett's Mill Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Bennett's Mill Middle School, Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students), Fayette County High School (1,360 students), and Starrs Mill High School (1,357 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.