- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Acworth, GA
Durham Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Durham 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 130129002248
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Durham Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools.
- #11 of 13
- public schools in Acworth · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Durham Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Durham Middle School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Acworth, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Durham Middle School held near 1,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 130129002248 · Acworth, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
984 enr · 17.6:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Durham Middle School held near 1,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Durham Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 984
Durham Middle School
984 students
What this shows Durham Middle School reports 984 students on the CCD universe file.
How Durham Middle School compares
Durham 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 82% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 984 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
984
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Georgia - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
African American 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Durham Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Durham Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Durham Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Acworth
1 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 (~984 students)
Frequently asked questions about Durham Middle School
How many students attend Durham Middle School?
Durham Middle School has 984 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Acworth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,029 (2022-23) → 1,020 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Durham Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Durham Middle School?
10.8% of students at Durham Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Durham Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Durham Middle School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Acworth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Durham Middle School?
Durham 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 Durham Middle School rank among public schools in Acworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Durham Middle School ranks #11 of 13 public schools in Acworth, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Acworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Durham Middle School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.