How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Garrett Middle School | Turner Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Austell, GA | Lithia Springs, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 891 | 742 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 16.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 74.5% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Garrett Middle School | Turner Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,680 | $13,179 |
| District | Cobb County | Douglas County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Garrett Middle School | Turner Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| African American | 47.9% | 41.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.1% | 46.8% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Garrett Middle School | Turner Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 316:1 | 404:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.8% | 35.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 264 | 105 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.