- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canton, GA
Freedom Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130111003310
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Canton, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111003310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Freedom Middle School held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 130111003310 · Canton, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
929 enr · 14.3:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee High School (3,012 students)
Freedom Middle School held near 904 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Freedom Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherokee High
Cherokee High School
3,012 students
- Etowah High Sc
Etowah High School
2,393 students
- Creekview High
Creekview High School
2,039 students
- Sequoyah High
Sequoyah High School
2,021 students
- Woodstock High
Woodstock High School
2,006 students
- This school 929
Freedom Middle School
929 students
What this shows Freedom Middle School reports 929 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom Middle School compares
Freedom 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 77% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 929 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
929
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Georgia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$13,292
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Freedom Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freedom Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Etowah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Canton
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~929 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom Middle School
How many students attend Freedom Middle School?
Freedom Middle School has 929 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 922 (2022-23) → 904 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 Freedom Middle School?
14.2% of students at Freedom Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Freedom Middle School is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Canton, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Middle School?
Freedom Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Freedom Middle School rank among middle schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Canton, 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 Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherokee County?
Besides Freedom Middle School, Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students), Etowah High School (2,393 students), and Creekview High School (2,039 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.