Enrollment
1,280
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carrollton, GA
Carrollton Jr. High School
Federal NCES profile for Carrollton Jr. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130087000336
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrollton Jr. High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carrollton Jr. High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carrollton Jr. High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Carrollton, GA.
School address
District: Carrollton City · Georgia
NCES ID 130087000336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+97% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carrollton Jr. High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carrollton Jr. High School
Carrollton Jr. High School is a large middle school in Carrollton, Georgia, enrolling 1,280 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Georgia schools and 97% 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 46.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,280 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 239 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #217, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 624 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Carrollton's middle schools, it stands alongside Central Middle School (1,009 students): Carrollton Jr. High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.4:1 vs 15.1:1).
Carrollton City also operates Carrollton Elementary School (1,894 students) and Carrollton High School (1,859 students) alongside Carrollton Jr. High 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 Carrollton Jr. High School compares
Carrollton Jr. High 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 | 28.4:1 | ▲ 97% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,280 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,280
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.0%
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
28.4:1
students per teacher
- 97% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$11,219
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 624 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 32.7%
African American 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 32.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Carrollton Jr. High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carrollton City, which includes Carrollton Jr. High School.
$11,219
Per student
-19%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 46.6%
Federal 18.3%
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 Carrollton Jr. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carrollton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carrollton Upper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrollton Jr. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,859
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Carrollton
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 (~1,280 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Carrollton Jr. High School
How many students attend Carrollton Jr. High School?
Carrollton Jr. High School has 1,280 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carrollton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrollton Jr. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrollton Jr. High School is 28.4:1, which is 97% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 81% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carrollton Jr. High School?
46.0% of students at Carrollton Jr. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrollton Jr. High School?
The largest demographic group at Carrollton Jr. High School is White at 32.7% of enrollment, in Carrollton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrollton Jr. High School?
Carrollton Jr. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Carrollton Jr. High School rank among middle schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Carrollton Jr. High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Carrollton, 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 Carrollton on the city page.
Is Carrollton Jr. High School a good school?
Carrollton Jr. High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Carrollton City?
Besides Carrollton Jr. High School, Carrollton City also operates Carrollton Elementary School (1,894 students), Carrollton High School (1,859 students), and Carrollton Upper Elementary School (817 students). See the Carrollton City district page for the complete list.
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