- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Conyers, GA
Edwards Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edwards Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130441001587
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwards Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Conyers · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edwards Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwards Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Conyers, GA.
School address
District: Rockdale County · Georgia
NCES ID 130441001587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Edwards Middle School held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.0 → 68.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 130441001587 · Conyers, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
934 enr · 13:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockdale County High School (2,336 students)
Edwards Middle School held near 935 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.0 → 68.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Edwards Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockdale Count
Rockdale County High School
2,336 students
- Heritage High
Heritage High School
1,788 students
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
1,118 students
- Conyers Middle
Conyers Middle School
943 students
- This school 934
Edwards Middle School
934 students
- Hicks Elementa 878
Hicks Elementary School
878 students
What this shows Edwards Middle School reports 934 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edwards Middle School compares
Edwards 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 6% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 934 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
934
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Georgia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$15,849
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 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
179
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
White 4.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Edwards Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockdale County reports $15,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edwards Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conyers Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hicks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edwards Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Conyers
2 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 (~934 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edwards Middle School
How many students attend Edwards Middle School?
Edwards Middle School has 934 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Conyers, GA. CCD year-over-year: 943 (2022-23) → 935 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwards Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwards Middle School is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Edwards Middle School?
64.5% of students at Edwards Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edwards Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edwards Middle School is African American at 57.1% of enrollment, in Conyers, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwards Middle School?
Edwards Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Edwards Middle School rank among middle schools in Conyers?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwards Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Conyers, 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 Conyers on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockdale County?
Besides Edwards Middle School, Rockdale County also operates Rockdale County High School (2,336 students), Heritage High School (1,788 students), and Salem High School (1,118 students). See the Rockdale County district page for the complete list.