- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Griffin, GA
Cowan Road Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cowan Road Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130252002430
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cowan Road Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Griffin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cowan Road Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cowan Road Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Griffin, GA.
School address
District: Griffin-Spalding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130252002430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Cowan Road Middle School held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 130252002430 · Griffin, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 18.3:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Griffin High School (1,505 students)
Cowan Road Middle School held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Cowan Road Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Griffin High S
Griffin High School
1,505 students
- Spalding High
Spalding High School
1,208 students
- Futral Road El 600
Futral Road Elementary School
600 students
- Cowan Road Ele 557
Cowan Road Elementary School
557 students
- Rehoboth Road 543
Rehoboth Road Middle School
543 students
- This school 530
Cowan Road Middle School
530 students
What this shows Cowan Road Middle School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cowan Road Middle School compares
Cowan Road Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 62% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$14,084
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 151 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
173
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.1%
White 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Cowan Road Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Griffin-Spalding County reports $14,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cowan Road Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spalding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Futral Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cowan Road Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rehoboth Road Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cowan Road Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Griffin
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 (~530 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cowan Road Middle School
How many students attend Cowan Road Middle School?
Cowan Road Middle School has 530 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Griffin, GA. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cowan Road Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cowan Road Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cowan Road Middle School?
98.5% of students at Cowan Road Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cowan Road Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cowan Road Middle School is African American at 61.1% of enrollment, in Griffin, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cowan Road Middle School?
Cowan Road Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Cowan Road Middle School rank among middle schools in Griffin?
By Resource Investment Index, Cowan Road Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Griffin, 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 Griffin on the city page.
What other schools are in Griffin-Spalding County?
Besides Cowan Road Middle School, Griffin-Spalding County also operates Griffin High School (1,505 students), Spalding High School (1,208 students), and Futral Road Elementary School (600 students). See the Griffin-Spalding County district page for the complete list.