- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cartersville, GA
Cartersville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cartersville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130090000342
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cartersville Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Cartersville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cartersville Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cartersville Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Cartersville, GA.
School address
District: Cartersville City · Georgia
NCES ID 130090000342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Cartersville Middle School held near 1,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.1 → 61.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130090000342 · Cartersville, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,081 enr · 17.4:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Cartersville Primary School (1,507 students)
Cartersville Middle School held near 1,042 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.1 → 61.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cartersville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cartersville P
Cartersville Primary School
1,507 students
- Cartersville H
Cartersville High School
1,469 students
- This school
Cartersville Middle School
1,081 students
- Cartersville E
Cartersville Elementary School
629 students
What this shows Cartersville Middle School reports 1,081 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cartersville Middle School compares
Cartersville 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,081 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,081
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Georgia - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,141
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
206
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
African American 21.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Cartersville Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cartersville City reports $13,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cartersville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartersville Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cartersville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cartersville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cartersville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar middle schools in Cartersville
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 (~1,081 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cartersville Middle School
How many students attend Cartersville Middle School?
Cartersville Middle School has 1,081 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cartersville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,036 (2022-23) → 1,042 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cartersville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cartersville Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cartersville Middle School?
41.2% of students at Cartersville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cartersville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cartersville Middle School is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Cartersville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cartersville Middle School?
Cartersville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Cartersville Middle School rank among public schools in Cartersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cartersville Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Cartersville, 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 Cartersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Cartersville City?
Besides Cartersville Middle School, Cartersville City also operates Cartersville Primary School (1,507 students), Cartersville High School (1,469 students), and Cartersville Elementary School (629 students). See the Cartersville City district page for the complete list.