- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carrollton, GA
Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130084000321
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Carrollton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Carrollton, GA.
School address
District: Carroll County · Georgia
NCES ID 130084000321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Central Middle School grew from 967 students in 2022-23 to 1,028 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 67.0 → 67.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 130084000321 · Carrollton, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,009 enr · 15.1:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Villa Rica High School (1,681 students)
Central Middle School grew from 967 students in 2022-23 to 1,028 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 67.0 → 67.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Villa Rica Hig
Villa Rica High School
1,681 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,338 students
- This school
Central Middle School
1,009 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
991 students
- Temple High Sc
Temple High School
868 students
- Ithica Element
Ithica Elementary
809 students
What this shows Central Middle School reports 1,009 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle School compares
Central 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▼ 32% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,009
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$12,946
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 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
161
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Central Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County reports $12,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temple High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ithica Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Carrollton
2 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 (~1,009 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle School
How many students attend Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has 1,009 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carrollton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 967 (2022-23) → 1,028 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Middle School?
41.3% of students at Central Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Carrollton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Central Middle School rank among middle schools in Carrollton?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Carrollton, 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 Carrollton on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County?
Besides Central Middle School, Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students), Central High School (1,338 students), and Central Elementary School (991 students). See the Carroll County district page for the complete list.