- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Blake Bass Middle School held near 886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 130150004423 · Sharpsburg, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
887 enr · 18.1:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: East Coweta High School (3,001 students)
Blake Bass Middle School held near 886 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Blake Bass Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Coweta Hi
East Coweta High School
3,001 students
- Newnan High Sc
Newnan High School
2,214 students
- Northgate High
Northgate High School
2,142 students
- Welch Elementa 1,012
Welch Elementary School
1,012 students
- Newnan Crossin 912
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
912 students
- This school 887
Blake Bass Middle School
887 students
What this shows Blake Bass Middle School reports 887 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blake Bass Middle School compares
Blake Bass 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,925
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
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.
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
District finance for Coweta County reports $12,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~887 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 903 (2022-23) → 886 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.