Enrollment
828
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cherokee Bluff Middle compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cherokee Bluff Middle
Cherokee Bluff Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Flowery Branch, Georgia, enrolling 828 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.9% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 828 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 306 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #172.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Flowery Branch's middle schools, it stands alongside C. W. Davis Middle School (748 students): Cherokee Bluff Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 13.6:1).
Hall County also operates Johnson High School (1,318 students) and Flowery Branch High (1,304 students) alongside Cherokee Bluff Middle.
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 Cherokee Bluff Middle compares
Cherokee Bluff Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,147
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hall County, which includes Cherokee Bluff Middle.
$12,147
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 42.9%
Federal 14.7%
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 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
- 1,318
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
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 (~828 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cherokee Bluff Middle a good school?
Cherokee Bluff Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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