Enrollment
833
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Factory Shoals Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Factory Shoals Middle School
Factory Shoals Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Douglasville, Georgia, enrolling 833 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Georgia schools and 31% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 833 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 354 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #329, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 417 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 325 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 833 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Douglasville's middle schools, it stands alongside Chapel Hill Middle School (1,036 students): Factory Shoals Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 16.2:1).
Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students) and New Manchester High School (1,894 students) alongside Factory Shoals 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 Factory Shoals Middle School compares
Factory Shoals 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,996
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County, which includes Factory Shoals Middle School.
$12,996
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 43.1%
Federal 18.1%
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 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
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~833 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Factory Shoals Middle School a good school?
Factory Shoals Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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