Enrollment
1,081
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cartersville Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cartersville Middle School
Cartersville Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Cartersville, Georgia, enrolling 1,081 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Georgia schools and 21% 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 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,081 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 332 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 314 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,081 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cartersville's middle schools, it stands alongside Cass Middle School (917 students): Cartersville Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 17.3:1).
Cartersville City also operates Cartersville Primary School (1,507 students) and Cartersville High School (1,469 students) alongside Cartersville 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 Cartersville Middle School compares
Cartersville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,593
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cartersville City, which includes Cartersville Middle School.
$12,593
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 47.2%
Federal 14.9%
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 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
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~1,081 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cartersville Middle School a good school?
Cartersville Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 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.
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