Enrollment
199
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cusseta, GA
Chattahoochee County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chattahoochee County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130105002358
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chattahoochee County Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cusseta · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chattahoochee County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chattahoochee County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cusseta, GA.
School address
District: Chattahoochee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130105002358 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chattahoochee County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chattahoochee County Middle School
Chattahoochee County Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Cusseta, Georgia, enrolling 199 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Georgia schools, with 199 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 77 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #69, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 663 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 69 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 199 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Chattahoochee County also operates Chattahoochee County High School (464 students) and Chattahoochee County Education Center (285 students) alongside Chattahoochee County 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 Chattahoochee County Middle School compares
Chattahoochee County 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 42% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$12,184
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 48.7%
African American 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Chattahoochee County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chattahoochee County, which includes Chattahoochee County Middle School.
$12,184
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 55.0%
Federal 24.1%
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 Chattahoochee County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chattahoochee County Education Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chattahoochee County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~199 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chattahoochee County Middle School
How many students attend Chattahoochee County Middle School?
Chattahoochee County Middle School has 199 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cusseta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chattahoochee County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chattahoochee County Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chattahoochee County Middle School?
86.1% of students at Chattahoochee County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chattahoochee County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chattahoochee County Middle School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Cusseta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chattahoochee County Middle School?
Chattahoochee County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Chattahoochee County Middle School rank among public schools in Cusseta?
By Resource Investment Index, Chattahoochee County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cusseta, 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 Cusseta on the city page.
Is Chattahoochee County Middle School a good school?
Chattahoochee County Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. 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 Chattahoochee County?
Besides Chattahoochee County Middle School, Chattahoochee County also operates Chattahoochee County High School (464 students) and Chattahoochee County Education Center (285 students). See the Chattahoochee County district page for the complete list.
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