Enrollment
530
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cowan Road Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cowan Road Middle School
Cowan Road Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Griffin, Georgia, enrolling 530 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.3:1 is larger than about 92% of Georgia schools and 27% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 98.5% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 530 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 460 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #132.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and White (16%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 151 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 286 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 530 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Griffin's middle schools, it stands alongside Rehoboth Road Middle School (543 students): Cowan Road Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 12.9:1).
Griffin-Spalding County also operates Griffin High School (1,505 students) and Spalding High School (1,208 students) alongside Cowan Road Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cowan Road Middle School compares
Cowan Road Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,647
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Griffin-Spalding County, which includes Cowan Road Middle School.
$13,647
Per student
-2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 47.4%
Federal 21.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~530 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cowan Road Middle School a good school?
Cowan Road Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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