Enrollment
748
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Flowery Branch, GA
C. W. Davis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for C. W. Davis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130261002326
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C. W. Davis Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Flowery Branch · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
C. W. Davis Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C. W. Davis Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Flowery Branch, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261002326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C. W. Davis Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at C. W. Davis Middle School
C. W. Davis Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Flowery Branch, Georgia, enrolling 748 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 748 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 405 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #273.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 374 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 246 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 748 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Flowery Branch's middle schools, it stands alongside Cherokee Bluff Middle (828 students): C. W. Davis Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 16.2:1).
Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students) and Flowery Branch High (1,304 students) alongside C. W. Davis 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 C. W. Davis Middle School compares
C. W. Davis 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 43% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 42% in Georgia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$12,147
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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.9 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 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, C. W. Davis Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hall County, which includes C. W. Davis Middle School.
$12,147
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 42.9%
Federal 14.7%
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 C. W. Davis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C. W. Davis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Flowery Branch
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 (~748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about C. W. Davis Middle School
How many students attend C. W. Davis Middle School?
C. W. Davis Middle School has 748 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Flowery Branch, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C. W. Davis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at C. W. Davis Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 C. W. Davis Middle School?
34.3% of students at C. W. Davis Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C. W. Davis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at C. W. Davis Middle School is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Flowery Branch, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C. W. Davis Middle School?
C. W. Davis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 C. W. Davis Middle School rank among public schools in Flowery Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, C. W. Davis Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Flowery Branch, 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 Flowery Branch on the city page.
Is C. W. Davis Middle School a good school?
C. W. Davis Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Hall County?
Besides C. W. Davis Middle School, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), and East Hall High School (1,287 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.
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