- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Douglasville, GA
Fairplay Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fairplay Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130186000851
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairplay Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Douglasville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairplay Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairplay Middle School ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Douglasville, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186000851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Fairplay Middle School shrank from 537 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 130186000851 · Douglasville, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 16.9:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas County High School (1,958 students)
Fairplay Middle School shrank from 537 students in 2022-23 to 506 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Fairplay 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 523
Fairplay Middle School
523 students
What this shows Fairplay Middle School reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairplay Middle School compares
Fairplay Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 52% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
African American 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Fairplay Middle School is more 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 Fairplay Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Manchester High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairplay 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
Factory Shoals Middle School
Standard public school
833 students 18.9:1 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
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairplay Middle School
How many students attend Fairplay Middle School?
Fairplay Middle School has 523 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Douglasville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairplay Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairplay Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairplay Middle School?
28.9% of students at Fairplay Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairplay Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fairplay Middle School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Douglasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairplay Middle School?
Fairplay Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Fairplay Middle School rank among middle schools in Douglasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairplay Middle School ranks #1 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 Fairplay 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.