- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+433 students YoY
Carrollton Jr. High School grew from 883 students in 2022-23 to 1,316 in 2023-24 (+49.0%).
Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 69.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+433 students YoY 130087000336 · Carrollton, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,280 enr · 28.4:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Carrollton Elementary School (1,894 students)
Carrollton Jr. High School grew from 883 students in 2022-23 to 1,316 in 2023-24 (+49.0%). Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 69.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Carrollton Jr. High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carrollton Ele
Carrollton Elementary School
1,894 students
- Carrollton Hig
Carrollton High School
1,859 students
- This school
Carrollton Jr. High School
1,280 students
- Carrollton Upp
Carrollton Upper Elementary School
817 students
What this shows Carrollton Jr. High School reports 1,280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carrollton Jr. High School compares
Carrollton Jr. High School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,824
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 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.
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
District finance for Carrollton City reports $11,824 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,859
- 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.
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 (~1,280 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 883 (2022-23) → 1,316 (2023-24), up 433.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.