- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Decatur, GA
Cedar Grove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Grove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130174002310
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Grove Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #8 of 8
- middle schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Grove Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Grove Middle School ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Decatur, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174002310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Cedar Grove Middle School shrank from 777 students in 2022-23 to 712 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 130174002310 · Decatur, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 14.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Cedar Grove Middle School shrank from 777 students in 2022-23 to 712 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cedar Grove Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school 685
Cedar Grove Middle School
685 students
What this shows Cedar Grove Middle School reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Grove Middle School compares
Cedar Grove Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Georgia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$15,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 2.2%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Cedar Grove Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Grove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Grove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Decatur
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Beacon Hill Middle School
Standard public school
1,285 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Druid Hills Middle School
Standard public school
985 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Mcnair Middle School
Standard public school
701 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School
Standard public school
655 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Miller Grove Middle School
Standard public school
625 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill Middle School
Standard public school
614 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Grove Middle School
How many students attend Cedar Grove Middle School?
Cedar Grove Middle School has 685 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Decatur, GA. CCD year-over-year: 777 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Grove Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Grove Middle School?
100.0% of students at Cedar Grove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Grove Middle School is African American at 89.6% of enrollment, in Decatur, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Grove Middle School?
Cedar Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Cedar Grove Middle School rank among middle schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Grove Middle School ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Decatur, 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 Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Cedar Grove Middle School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.