- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Duluth, GA
Duluth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Duluth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130255001122
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duluth Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Duluth Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duluth Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Duluth, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Duluth Middle School held near 1,280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 98.5 → 102.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 130255001122 · Duluth, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,201 enr · 12.3:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Duluth Middle School held near 1,280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 98.5 → 102.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Duluth Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school 1,201
Duluth Middle School
1,201 students
What this shows Duluth Middle School reports 1,201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Duluth Middle School compares
Duluth 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▼ 4% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,201 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,201
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in Georgia - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
218
in-school suspensions + 185 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.0%
African American 20.2%
Asian 11.0%
White 8.2%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Duluth Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Duluth Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Duluth Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Duluth
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Radloff Middle School
Standard public school
1,315 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Hull Middle School
Standard public school
1,267 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
River Trail Middle School
Standard public school
1,098 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Coleman Middle School
Standard public school
711 students 13.4:1 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 (~1,201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Duluth Middle School
How many students attend Duluth Middle School?
Duluth Middle School has 1,201 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Duluth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,271 (2022-23) → 1,280 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duluth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Duluth Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duluth Middle School?
58.1% of students at Duluth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duluth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Duluth Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.0% of enrollment, in Duluth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duluth Middle School?
Duluth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Duluth Middle School rank among middle schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Duluth Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Duluth, 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 Duluth on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Duluth Middle School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.