Enrollment
917
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cartersville, GA
Cass Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cass Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130033001868
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cass Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Cartersville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cass Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cass Middle School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Cartersville, GA.
School address
District: Bartow County · Georgia
NCES ID 130033001868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cass Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cass Middle School
Cass Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Cartersville, Georgia, enrolling 917 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Georgia schools and 20% 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 47.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 917 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 383 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #322, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 459 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 254 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 917 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cartersville's middle schools, it stands alongside Cartersville Middle School (1,081 students): Cass Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 17.4:1).
Bartow County also operates Cass High School (1,570 students) and Woodland High School (1,456 students) alongside Cass 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 Cass Middle School compares
Cass 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 22% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 917 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
917
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$12,735
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 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
African American 16.6%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Cass 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 Bartow County, which includes Cass Middle School.
$12,735
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 38.2%
Federal 14.5%
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 Cass Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adairsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adairsville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adairsville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cass Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~917 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cass Middle School
How many students attend Cass Middle School?
Cass Middle School has 917 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cartersville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cass Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cass Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cass Middle School?
47.3% of students at Cass Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cass Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cass Middle School is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Cartersville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cass Middle School?
Cass Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Cass Middle School rank among public schools in Cartersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cass Middle School ranks #8 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 Cass Middle School a good school?
Cass Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Bartow County?
Besides Cass Middle School, Bartow County also operates Cass High School (1,570 students), Woodland High School (1,456 students), and Adairsville High School (1,206 students). See the Bartow County district page for the complete list.
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