- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Bowdon Middle School grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 130084002356 · Bowdon, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 16.9:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Villa Rica High School (1,681 students)
Bowdon Middle School grew from 282 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE held 20.2 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Bowdon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Villa Rica Hig
Villa Rica High School
1,681 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,338 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,009 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
991 students
- Temple High Sc
Temple High School
868 students
- This school 338
Bowdon Middle School
338 students
What this shows Bowdon Middle School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowdon Middle School compares
Bowdon Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,946
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
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.
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
District finance for Carroll County reports $12,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,338
- 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
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 (~338 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), up 24.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.