- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Cass Middle School grew from 879 students in 2022-23 to 927 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 53.1 → 54.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 130033001868 · Cartersville, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
917 enr · 17.3:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Cass High School (1,570 students)
Cass Middle School grew from 879 students in 2022-23 to 927 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 53.1 → 54.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cass Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cass High Scho
Cass High School
1,570 students
- Woodland High
Woodland High School
1,456 students
- Adairsville Hi
Adairsville High School
1,206 students
- This school
Cass Middle School
917 students
- Adairsville El
Adairsville Elementary School
868 students
- Adairsville Mi
Adairsville Middle School
862 students
What this shows Cass Middle School reports 917 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cass Middle School compares
Cass Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,840
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 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.
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
District finance for Bartow County reports $13,840 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,456
- 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.
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 (~917 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 879 (2022-23) → 927 (2023-24), up 48.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.