Enrollment
338
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bowdon, GA
Bowdon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bowdon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130084002356
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowdon Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Bowdon · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowdon Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowdon Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bowdon, GA.
School address
District: Carroll County · Georgia
NCES ID 130084002356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bowdon Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bowdon Middle School
Bowdon Middle School is a small middle school in Bowdon, Georgia, enrolling 338 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.9% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 338 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 128 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 81 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 338 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students) and Central High School (1,338 students) alongside Bowdon 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 Bowdon Middle School compares
Bowdon 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 19% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$12,419
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 74.0%
African American 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Bowdon Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County, which includes Bowdon Middle School.
$12,419
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 48.6%
Federal 17.3%
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 Bowdon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Temple High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowdon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bowdon Middle School
How many students attend Bowdon Middle School?
Bowdon Middle School has 338 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bowdon, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowdon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowdon Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowdon Middle School?
48.9% of students at Bowdon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowdon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bowdon Middle School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Bowdon, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowdon Middle School?
Bowdon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Bowdon Middle School rank among public schools in Bowdon?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowdon Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Bowdon, 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 Bowdon on the city page.
Is Bowdon Middle School a good school?
Bowdon Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Carroll County?
Besides Bowdon Middle School, Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students), Central High School (1,338 students), and Central Middle School (1,009 students). See the Carroll County district page for the complete list.
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