Enrollment
573
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calhoun Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calhoun Middle School
Calhoun Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Calhoun, Georgia, enrolling 573 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.7% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 573 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 417 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #178.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Calhoun City spends $10,876 per pupil, 22% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 119 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 573 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Calhoun's middle schools, it stands alongside Red Bud Middle School (786 students): Calhoun Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 13.6:1).
Calhoun City also operates Calhoun High School (1,282 students) and Calhoun Elementary School (922 students) alongside Calhoun 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 Calhoun Middle School compares
Calhoun 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,876
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
Counselors1.7 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun City, which includes Calhoun Middle School.
$10,876
Per student
-22%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 37.7%
Federal 18.9%
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 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
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
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 (~573 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Calhoun Middle School a good school?
Calhoun Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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