- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Calhoun, GA
Calhoun Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Calhoun Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130072000307
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calhoun Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Calhoun · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Calhoun Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Calhoun, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Calhoun Middle School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 130072000307 · Calhoun, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 15.9:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Calhoun High School (1,282 students)
Calhoun Middle School held near 627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.4 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Calhoun Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calhoun High S
Calhoun High School
1,282 students
- Calhoun Elemen
Calhoun Elementary School
922 students
- Calhoun Primar
Calhoun Primary School
913 students
- This school
Calhoun Middle School
573 students
- Calhoun Early 503
Calhoun Early Learning Academy
503 students
What this shows Calhoun Middle School reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calhoun Middle School compares
Calhoun 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 16% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Georgia - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$11,349
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
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Calhoun Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calhoun City reports $11,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calhoun Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calhoun Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calhoun Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calhoun Early Learning Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calhoun Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Similar middle schools in Calhoun
2 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 (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calhoun Middle School
How many students attend Calhoun Middle School?
Calhoun Middle School has 573 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Calhoun, GA. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhoun Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calhoun Middle School?
50.7% of students at Calhoun Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calhoun Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Calhoun Middle School is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Calhoun, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calhoun Middle School?
Calhoun Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Calhoun Middle School rank among middle schools in Calhoun?
By Resource Investment Index, Calhoun Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Calhoun, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Calhoun on the city page.
What other schools are in Calhoun City?
Besides Calhoun Middle School, Calhoun City also operates Calhoun High School (1,282 students), Calhoun Elementary School (922 students), and Calhoun Primary School (913 students). See the Calhoun City district page for the complete list.