- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alpharetta, GA
Desana Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Desana Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130222004228
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Desana Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 8
- middle schools in Alpharetta · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Desana Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Desana Middle School ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Alpharetta, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222004228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Desana Middle School held near 1,251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.1 → 71.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 130222004228 · Alpharetta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,278 enr · 18.5:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
Desana Middle School held near 1,251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.1 → 71.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Desana Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lambert High S
Lambert High School
3,249 students
- South Forsyth
South Forsyth High School
2,634 students
- Denmark High S
Denmark High School
2,527 students
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High School
2,503 students
- Forsyth Centra
Forsyth Central High School
2,457 students
- This school 1,278
Desana Middle School
1,278 students
What this shows Desana Middle School reports 1,278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Desana Middle School compares
Desana 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 76% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,278
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 93% in Georgia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,993
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 50.5%
White 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Asian at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Desana Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forsyth County reports $11,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Desana Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Desana Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Alpharetta
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hopewell Middle School
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Autrey Mill Middle School
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1,256 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Taylor Road Middle School
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1,244 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Webb Bridge Middle School
Standard public school
1,228 students 15:1 students per teacher
Northwestern Middle School
Standard public school
1,167 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Haynes Bridge Middle School
Standard public school
627 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,278 students)
Frequently asked questions about Desana Middle School
How many students attend Desana Middle School?
Desana Middle School has 1,278 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alpharetta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,215 (2022-23) → 1,251 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desana Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Desana Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 28% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Desana Middle School?
14.5% of students at Desana Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Desana Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Desana Middle School is Asian at 50.5% of enrollment, in Alpharetta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Desana Middle School?
Desana Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Desana Middle School rank among middle schools in Alpharetta?
By Resource Investment Index, Desana Middle School ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Alpharetta, 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 Alpharetta on the city page.
What other schools are in Forsyth County?
Besides Desana Middle School, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and Denmark High School (2,527 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.