Enrollment
736
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newnan, GA
Evans Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Evans Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130150000750
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evans Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Newnan · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Evans Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evans Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Newnan, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Evans Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Evans Middle School
Evans Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Newnan, Georgia, enrolling 736 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 736 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 449 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #179.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 203 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 736 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 28 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Newnan's middle schools, it stands alongside Madras Middle School (754 students): Evans Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 15.7:1).
Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students) and Newnan High School (2,214 students) alongside Evans Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Evans Middle School compares
Evans Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 26% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Georgia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$12,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
African American 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Evans Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coweta County, which includes Evans Middle School.
$12,662
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 37.9%
Federal 12.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Evans Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coweta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newnan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northgate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Welch Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newnan Crossing Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evans Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Newnan
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~736 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Evans Middle School
How many students attend Evans Middle School?
Evans Middle School has 736 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newnan, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evans Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evans Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 9% 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 Evans Middle School?
44.8% of students at Evans Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evans Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Evans Middle School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Newnan, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evans Middle School?
Evans Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Evans Middle School rank among middle schools in Newnan?
By Resource Investment Index, Evans Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Newnan, 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 Newnan on the city page.
Is Evans Middle School a good school?
Evans Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Coweta County?
Besides Evans Middle School, Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students), Newnan High School (2,214 students), and Northgate High School (2,142 students). See the Coweta County district page for the complete list.
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