- Enrollment
- 1,448
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cedartown, GA
Cedartown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cedartown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130420002594
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedartown Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Cedartown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedartown Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedartown Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Cedartown, GA.
School address
District: Polk County · Georgia
NCES ID 130420002594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Cedartown Middle School held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 69.9 → 69.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 130420002594 · Cedartown, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
997 enr · 14.4:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedartown High School (1,448 students)
Cedartown Middle School held near 1,000 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE held 69.9 → 69.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cedartown Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedartown High
Cedartown High School
1,448 students
- This school
Cedartown Middle School
997 students
- Rockmart High
Rockmart High School
956 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary School
764 students
- Van Wert Eleme
Van Wert Elementary School
693 students
- Rockmart Middl
Rockmart Middle School
671 students
What this shows Cedartown Middle School reports 997 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedartown Middle School compares
Cedartown 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 29% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 997 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
997
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Georgia - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,543
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 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 38.4%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Cedartown Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk County reports $13,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedartown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedartown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockmart High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Wert Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockmart Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedartown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~997 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedartown Middle School
How many students attend Cedartown Middle School?
Cedartown Middle School has 997 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cedartown, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,035 (2022-23) → 1,000 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedartown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedartown Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedartown Middle School?
78.0% of students at Cedartown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedartown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cedartown Middle School is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Cedartown, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedartown Middle School?
Cedartown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Cedartown Middle School rank among public schools in Cedartown?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedartown Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Cedartown, 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 Cedartown on the city page.
What other schools are in Polk County?
Besides Cedartown Middle School, Polk County also operates Cedartown High School (1,448 students), Rockmart High School (956 students), and Eastside Elementary School (764 students). See the Polk County district page for the complete list.