Enrollment
887
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sharpsburg, GA
Blake Bass Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Blake Bass 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 130150004423
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blake Bass Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Sharpsburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blake Bass Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blake Bass Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Sharpsburg, GA.
School address
District: Coweta County · Georgia
NCES ID 130150004423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blake Bass Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blake Bass Middle School
Blake Bass Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Sharpsburg, Georgia, enrolling 887 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Georgia schools and 26% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.0% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 887 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 297 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #140.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Sharpsburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Lee Middle School (730 students): Blake Bass Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 17:1).
Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students) and Newnan High School (2,214 students) alongside Blake Bass 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 Blake Bass Middle School compares
Blake Bass 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 887 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
887
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Georgia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,662
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 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Blake Bass Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coweta County, which includes Blake Bass Middle School.
$12,662
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 37.9%
Federal 12.7%
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 Blake Bass Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coweta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newnan High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northgate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Welch Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newnan Crossing Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blake Bass Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Sharpsburg
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~887 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Blake Bass Middle School
How many students attend Blake Bass Middle School?
Blake Bass Middle School has 887 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sharpsburg, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blake Bass Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blake Bass Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blake Bass Middle School?
21.0% of students at Blake Bass Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blake Bass Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Blake Bass Middle School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Sharpsburg, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blake Bass Middle School?
Blake Bass 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 Blake Bass Middle School rank among public schools in Sharpsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Blake Bass Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Sharpsburg, 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 Sharpsburg on the city page.
Is Blake Bass Middle School a good school?
Blake Bass Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of 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 Coweta County?
Besides Blake Bass Middle School, Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students), Newnan High School (2,214 students), and Northgate High School (2,142 students). See the Coweta County district page for the complete list.
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