- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austell, GA
Cooper Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cooper Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130129002475
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cooper Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Austell · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cooper Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cooper Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Austell, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Cooper Middle School grew from 982 students in 2022-23 to 1,056 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE held 64.7 → 64.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 130129002475 · Austell, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,000 enr · 15.6:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Cooper Middle School grew from 982 students in 2022-23 to 1,056 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE held 64.7 → 64.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cooper Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 1,000
Cooper Middle School
1,000 students
What this shows Cooper Middle School reports 1,000 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cooper Middle School compares
Cooper Middle School is a growing 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▼ 3% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,000
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Georgia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
251
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
White 5.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Cooper Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cooper Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cooper Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Austell
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 (~1,000 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cooper Middle School
How many students attend Cooper Middle School?
Cooper Middle School has 1,000 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austell, GA. CCD year-over-year: 982 (2022-23) → 1,056 (2023-24), up 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cooper Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cooper Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cooper Middle School?
58.9% of students at Cooper Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cooper Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cooper Middle School is African American at 63.9% of enrollment, in Austell, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cooper Middle School?
Cooper Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Cooper Middle School rank among public schools in Austell?
By Resource Investment Index, Cooper Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Austell, 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 Austell on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Cooper Middle School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.