- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Athens, GA
Clarke Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clarke Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130117000443
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarke Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarke Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Athens, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Clarke Middle School shrank from 708 students in 2022-23 to 652 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 70.4 → 66.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 130117000443 · Athens, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
718 enr · 10.3:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarke Central High School (1,907 students)
Clarke Middle School shrank from 708 students in 2022-23 to 652 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 70.4 → 66.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Clarke Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarke Central
Clarke Central High School
1,907 students
- Cedar Shoals H
Cedar Shoals High School
1,489 students
- This school 718
Clarke Middle School
718 students
- Burney-Harris- 707
Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School
707 students
- Whitehead Road 632
Whitehead Road Elementary School
632 students
- Hilsman Middle 624
Hilsman Middle School
624 students
What this shows Clarke Middle School reports 718 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarke Middle School compares
Clarke Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Georgia - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$21,012
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 45.1%
White 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Clarke Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarke County reports $21,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarke Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Shoals High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehead Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hilsman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarke Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,489
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Athens
3 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 (~718 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarke Middle School
How many students attend Clarke Middle School?
Clarke Middle School has 718 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Athens, GA. CCD year-over-year: 708 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarke Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarke Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 34% 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 Clarke Middle School?
82.8% of students at Clarke Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarke Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clarke Middle School is African American at 45.1% of enrollment, in Athens, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarke Middle School?
Clarke Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Clarke Middle School rank among middle schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Athens, 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 Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarke County?
Besides Clarke Middle School, Clarke County also operates Clarke Central High School (1,907 students), Cedar Shoals High School (1,489 students), and Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School (707 students). See the Clarke County district page for the complete list.