- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Douglasville, GA
Factory Shoals Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Factory Shoals Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130186003557
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Factory Shoals Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in Douglasville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Factory Shoals Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Factory Shoals Middle School ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Douglasville, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186003557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Factory Shoals Middle School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 50.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 130186003557 · Douglasville, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
833 enr · 18.9:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas County High School (1,958 students)
Factory Shoals Middle School held near 827 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 50.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Factory Shoals Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas County
Douglas County High School
1,958 students
- New Manchester
New Manchester High School
1,894 students
- Alexander High
Alexander High School
1,830 students
- Chapel Hill Hi
Chapel Hill High School
1,646 students
- Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
1,460 students
- This school
Factory Shoals Middle School
833 students
What this shows Factory Shoals Middle School reports 833 students on the CCD universe file.
How Factory Shoals Middle School compares
Factory Shoals 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▼ 4% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
833
Bigger than 87% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Georgia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$13,179
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
141
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 3.5%
White 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Factory Shoals Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Factory Shoals Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Manchester High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alexander High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Factory Shoals Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Douglasville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Chapel Hill Middle School
Standard public school
1,036 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Irma C. Austin Middle School
Standard public school
782 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Chestnut Log Middle School
Standard public school
719 students 15:1 students per teacher
Stewart Middle School
Standard public school
533 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Yeager Middle School
Standard public school
529 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Fairplay Middle School
Standard public school
523 students 16.9:1 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 (~833 students)
Frequently asked questions about Factory Shoals Middle School
How many students attend Factory Shoals Middle School?
Factory Shoals Middle School has 833 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Douglasville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 827 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Factory Shoals Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Factory Shoals Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Factory Shoals Middle School?
58.1% of students at Factory Shoals Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Factory Shoals Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Factory Shoals Middle School is African American at 77.4% of enrollment, in Douglasville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Factory Shoals Middle School?
Factory Shoals Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Factory Shoals Middle School rank among middle schools in Douglasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Factory Shoals Middle School ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Douglasville, 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 Douglasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County?
Besides Factory Shoals Middle School, Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students), New Manchester High School (1,894 students), and Alexander High School (1,830 students). See the Douglas County district page for the complete list.