- Enrollment
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Flowery Branch, GA
Cherokee Bluff Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Bluff Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130261004308
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee Bluff Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Flowery Branch · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherokee Bluff Middle has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Bluff Middle ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Flowery Branch, GA.
School address
District: Hall County · Georgia
NCES ID 130261004308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Cherokee Bluff Middle held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.7 → 55.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 130261004308 · Flowery Branch, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 16.2:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Johnson High School (1,318 students)
Cherokee Bluff Middle held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.7 → 55.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cherokee Bluff Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Johnson High S
Johnson High School
1,318 students
- Flowery Branch
Flowery Branch High
1,304 students
- East Hall High
East Hall High School
1,287 students
- West Hall High
West Hall High School
1,274 students
- Chestatee High
Chestatee High School
1,245 students
- This school
Cherokee Bluff Middle
828 students
What this shows Cherokee Bluff Middle reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherokee Bluff Middle compares
Cherokee Bluff Middle 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 64% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,074
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Cherokee Bluff Middle is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hall County reports $13,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherokee Bluff Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flowery Branch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hall High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Hall High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chestatee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherokee Bluff Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Flowery Branch
1 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 (~828 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Bluff Middle
How many students attend Cherokee Bluff Middle?
Cherokee Bluff Middle has 828 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Flowery Branch, GA. CCD year-over-year: 814 (2022-23) → 831 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Bluff Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Bluff Middle is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherokee Bluff Middle?
21.9% of students at Cherokee Bluff Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee Bluff Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Bluff Middle is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Flowery Branch, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Bluff Middle?
Cherokee Bluff Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Cherokee Bluff Middle rank among public schools in Flowery Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Bluff Middle ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Flowery Branch, 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 Flowery Branch on the city page.
What other schools are in Hall County?
Besides Cherokee Bluff Middle, Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students), Flowery Branch High (1,304 students), and East Hall High School (1,287 students). See the Hall County district page for the complete list.