Enrollment
1,009
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Middle School
Central Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Carrollton, Georgia, enrolling 1,009 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,009 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 370 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #321, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 505 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 238 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,009 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Carrollton's middle schools, it stands alongside Carrollton Jr. High School (1,280 students): Central Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 28.4:1).
Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students) and Central High School (1,338 students) alongside Central 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 Central Middle School compares
Central 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,419
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carroll County, which includes Central Middle School.
$12,419
Per student
-10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 48.6%
Federal 17.3%
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 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
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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.
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 (~1,009 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Central Middle School a good school?
Central Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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