- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tyrone, GA
Flat Rock Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Flat Rock Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130213002118
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flat Rock Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tyrone · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Flat Rock Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flat Rock Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tyrone, GA.
School address
District: Fayette County · Georgia
NCES ID 130213002118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Flat Rock Middle School held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 130213002118 · Tyrone, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
800 enr · 12.7:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcintosh High School (1,762 students)
Flat Rock Middle School held near 842 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.5 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Flat Rock Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcintosh High
Mcintosh High School
1,762 students
- Fayette County
Fayette County High School
1,360 students
- Starrs Mill Hi
Starrs Mill High School
1,357 students
- Whitewater Hig
Whitewater High School
1,303 students
- Sandy Creek Hi
Sandy Creek High School
1,189 students
- This school
Flat Rock Middle School
800 students
What this shows Flat Rock Middle School reports 800 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flat Rock Middle School compares
Flat Rock 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Georgia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,041
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 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
166
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
White 15.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Flat Rock Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flat Rock Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayette County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starrs Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitewater High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flat Rock Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~800 students)
Frequently asked questions about Flat Rock Middle School
How many students attend Flat Rock Middle School?
Flat Rock Middle School has 800 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tyrone, GA. CCD year-over-year: 883 (2022-23) → 842 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Flat Rock Middle School?
36.5% of students at Flat Rock Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flat Rock Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Flat Rock Middle School is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Tyrone, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flat Rock Middle School?
Flat Rock Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Flat Rock Middle School rank among public schools in Tyrone?
By Resource Investment Index, Flat Rock Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tyrone, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Flat Rock Middle School, Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students), Fayette County High School (1,360 students), and Starrs Mill High School (1,357 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.