Enrollment
929
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freedom Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freedom Middle School
Freedom Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Canton, Georgia, enrolling 929 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.2% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 929 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 250 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #140.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 188 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 929 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Canton's middle schools, it stands alongside Teasley Middle School (1,586 students): Freedom Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 13:1).
Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students) and Etowah High School (2,393 students) alongside Freedom 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 Freedom Middle School compares
Freedom 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,141
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cherokee County, which includes Freedom Middle School.
$12,141
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 38.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~929 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Freedom Middle School a good school?
Freedom Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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