- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canton, GA
Creekland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Creekland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130111003312
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekland Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekland Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekland Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Canton, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111003312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Creekland Middle School held near 1,484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 92.0 → 91.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 130111003312 · Canton, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,503 enr · 16.3:1 · 13.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee High School (3,012 students)
Creekland Middle School held near 1,484 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 92.0 → 91.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Creekland Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherokee High
Cherokee High School
3,012 students
- Etowah High Sc
Etowah High School
2,393 students
- Creekview High
Creekview High School
2,039 students
- Sequoyah High
Sequoyah High School
2,021 students
- Woodstock High
Woodstock High School
2,006 students
- This school
Creekland Middle School
1,503 students
What this shows Creekland Middle School reports 1,503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekland Middle School compares
Creekland 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 78% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,503 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,503
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Georgia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$13,292
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
170
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.6%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Creekland Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creekland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Etowah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Canton
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 (~1,503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creekland Middle School
How many students attend Creekland Middle School?
Creekland Middle School has 1,503 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,511 (2022-23) → 1,484 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekland Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekland Middle School?
13.1% of students at Creekland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Creekland Middle School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Canton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekland Middle School?
Creekland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Creekland Middle School rank among middle schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekland Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Canton, 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 Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherokee County?
Besides Creekland Middle School, Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students), Etowah High School (2,393 students), and Creekview High School (2,039 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.