- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canton, GA
Dean Rusk Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dean Rusk Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130111001970
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dean Rusk Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dean Rusk Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dean Rusk Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Canton, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111001970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Dean Rusk Middle School held near 1,483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 97.3 → 90.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 130111001970 · Canton, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,543 enr · 15.9:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee High School (3,012 students)
Dean Rusk Middle School held near 1,483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 97.3 → 90.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Dean Rusk 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
Dean Rusk Middle School
1,543 students
What this shows Dean Rusk Middle School reports 1,543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dean Rusk Middle School compares
Dean Rusk 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 69% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,543 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,543
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Georgia - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
195
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Dean Rusk Middle School is more 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 Dean Rusk 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 Dean Rusk 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 (~1,543 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dean Rusk Middle School
How many students attend Dean Rusk Middle School?
Dean Rusk Middle School has 1,543 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,473 (2022-23) → 1,483 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dean Rusk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dean Rusk Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dean Rusk Middle School?
19.0% of students at Dean Rusk Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dean Rusk Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dean Rusk Middle School is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Canton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dean Rusk Middle School?
Dean Rusk Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Dean Rusk Middle School rank among middle schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dean Rusk Middle School ranks #1 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 Dean Rusk 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.