- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stone Mountain, GA
Freedom Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130174002370
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Stone Mountain · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Stone Mountain, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174002370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+93 students YoY
Freedom Middle School grew from 1,131 students in 2022-23 to 1,224 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+93 students YoY 130174002370 · Stone Mountain, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,272 enr · 17.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Freedom Middle School grew from 1,131 students in 2022-23 to 1,224 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 79.0 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
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school
Freedom Middle School
1,272 students
What this shows Freedom Middle School reports 1,272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom Middle School compares
Freedom Middle School is a growing 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,272 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,272
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Georgia - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$15,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 49.2%
Asian 32.0%
White 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Freedom Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Stone Mountain
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 (~1,272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom Middle School
How many students attend Freedom Middle School?
Freedom Middle School has 1,272 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stone Mountain, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,131 (2022-23) → 1,224 (2023-24), up 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freedom Middle School?
100.0% 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 African American at 49.2% of enrollment, in Stone Mountain, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Middle School?
Freedom Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Stone Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Stone Mountain, 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 Stone Mountain on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Freedom Middle School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.