Enrollment
1,368
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Smyrna, GA
Campbell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Campbell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130129002070
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Campbell Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools.
- #13 of 13
- public schools in Smyrna · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Campbell Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Campbell Middle School ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Smyrna, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Campbell Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Campbell Middle School
Campbell Middle School is a large middle school in Smyrna, Georgia, enrolling 1,368 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Georgia schools and 40% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,368 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 212 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #148.
Its student body is led by African American (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 421 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,368 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Smyrna's middle schools, it stands alongside Griffin Middle School (991 students): Campbell Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 15.5:1).
Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students) and Osborne High School (2,790 students) alongside Campbell 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 Campbell Middle School compares
Campbell 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,368 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,368
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 97% in Georgia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$13,203
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
264
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 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
African American 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
White 16.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Campbell 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 Cobb County, which includes Campbell Middle School.
$13,203
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.9%
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 Campbell Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Campbell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Smyrna
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 (~1,368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Campbell Middle School
How many students attend Campbell Middle School?
Campbell Middle School has 1,368 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Smyrna, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Campbell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Campbell Middle School is 20.1:1, which is 40% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Campbell Middle School?
46.3% of students at Campbell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Campbell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Campbell Middle School is African American at 52.4% of enrollment, in Smyrna, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Campbell Middle School?
Campbell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Campbell Middle School rank among public schools in Smyrna?
By Resource Investment Index, Campbell Middle School ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Smyrna, 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 Smyrna on the city page.
Is Campbell Middle School a good school?
Campbell Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Cobb County?
Besides Campbell Middle School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.
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