- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lagrange, GA
Callaway Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Callaway Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130000102443
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Callaway Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 94.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Callaway Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Callaway Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Lagrange, GA.
School address
District: Troup County · Georgia
NCES ID 130000102443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Callaway Middle School shrank from 759 students in 2022-23 to 717 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.8 → 49.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 130000102443 · Lagrange, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
656 enr · 12.6:1 · 94.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lagrange High School (1,399 students)
Callaway Middle School shrank from 759 students in 2022-23 to 717 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 52.8 → 49.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Callaway Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lagrange High
Lagrange High School
1,399 students
- Troup County H
Troup County High School
1,272 students
- Long Cane Midd
Long Cane Middle School
988 students
- Gardner-Newman
Gardner-Newman Middle School
963 students
- Callaway High
Callaway High School
930 students
- This school
Callaway Middle School
656 students
What this shows Callaway Middle School reports 656 students on the CCD universe file.
How Callaway Middle School compares
Callaway Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.1% | ▲ 55% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Georgia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$13,298
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
217
in-school suspensions + 168 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 53.2%
White 31.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Callaway Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Troup County reports $13,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Callaway Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagrange High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troup County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Cane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardner-Newman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Callaway Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~656 students)
Frequently asked questions about Callaway Middle School
How many students attend Callaway Middle School?
Callaway Middle School has 656 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lagrange, GA. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 717 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Callaway Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Callaway Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Callaway Middle School?
94.1% of students at Callaway Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Callaway Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Callaway Middle School is African American at 53.2% of enrollment, in Lagrange, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Callaway Middle School?
Callaway Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Callaway Middle School rank among middle schools in Lagrange?
By Resource Investment Index, Callaway Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Lagrange, 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 Lagrange on the city page.
What other schools are in Troup County?
Besides Callaway Middle School, Troup County also operates Lagrange High School (1,399 students), Troup County High School (1,272 students), and Long Cane Middle School (988 students). See the Troup County district page for the complete list.