- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Athens, GA
Coile Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Coile Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130117001106
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coile Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Coile Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coile Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Athens, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Coile Middle School shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 55.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 130117001106 · Athens, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 11:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarke Central High School (1,907 students)
Coile Middle School shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 55.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Coile 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
- Clarke Middle 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
- This school 582
Coile Middle School
582 students
What this shows Coile Middle School reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coile Middle School compares
Coile 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
11:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 11% in Georgia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.9%
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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.9%
African American 39.9%
White 5.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Coile 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 Coile 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 |
| Clarke Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitehead Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coile 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
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~582 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coile Middle School
How many students attend Coile Middle School?
Coile Middle School has 582 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Athens, GA. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coile Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coile Middle School is 11:1, which is 24% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 30% 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 Coile Middle School?
82.8% of students at Coile Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coile Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Coile Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.9% of enrollment, in Athens, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coile Middle School?
Coile Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Coile Middle School rank among middle schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Coile Middle School ranks #3 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 Coile Middle School, Clarke County also operates Clarke Central High School (1,907 students), Cedar Shoals High School (1,489 students), and Clarke Middle School (718 students). See the Clarke County district page for the complete list.