- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Campbell Middle School held near 1,257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.6 → 75.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+35 students YoY 130129002070 · Smyrna, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,368 enr · 20.1:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Campbell Middle School held near 1,257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.6 → 75.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Campbell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school
Campbell Middle School
1,368 students
What this shows Campbell Middle School reports 1,368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Campbell Middle School compares
Campbell 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,222 (2022-23) → 1,257 (2023-24), nearly flat (+35).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.