Enrollment
809
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, GA
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130402003822
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Dallas, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402003822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Dallas, Georgia, enrolling 809 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 809 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 419 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #394, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 809 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 319 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 809 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dallas's middle schools, it stands alongside Lena Mae Moses Middle School (921 students): Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 16.2:1).
Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 students) and Paulding County High School (2,099 students) alongside Carl Scoggins Sr. 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 Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School compares
Carl Scoggins Sr. 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$11,640
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 809 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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 65.6%
African American 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Carl Scoggins Sr. 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 Paulding County, which includes Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School.
$11,640
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.7%
State 51.2%
Federal 12.1%
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 Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paulding County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Paulding High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Paulding High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiram High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Dallas
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Lena Mae Moses Middle School
Standard public school
921 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School
Standard public school
834 students 10:1 students per teacher
Herschel Jones Middle School
Standard public school
728 students 14:1 students per teacher
P. B. Ritch Middle School
Standard public school
690 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
East Paulding Middle School
Standard public school
630 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
South Paulding Middle School
Standard public school
507 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~809 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School
How many students attend Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School?
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School has 809 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School?
36.2% of students at Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Dallas, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School?
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
Is Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School a good school?
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Paulding County?
Besides Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School, Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 students), Paulding County High School (2,099 students), and East Paulding High School (1,985 students). See the Paulding County district page for the complete list.
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