- Enrollment
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lagrange, GA
Gardner-Newman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gardner-Newman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130000100593
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardner-Newman Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 94.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gardner-Newman Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gardner-Newman Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Lagrange, GA.
School address
District: Troup County · Georgia
NCES ID 130000100593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Gardner-Newman Middle School held near 1,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.6 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 130000100593 · Lagrange, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
963 enr · 14.8:1 · 94.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lagrange High School (1,399 students)
Gardner-Newman Middle School held near 1,020 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.6 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Gardner-Newman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lagrange High
Lagrange High School
1,399 students
- Troup County H
Troup County High School
1,272 students
- Long Cane Midd
Long Cane Middle School
988 students
- This school
Gardner-Newman Middle School
963 students
- Callaway High
Callaway High School
930 students
- Franklin Fores
Franklin Forest Elementary
690 students
What this shows Gardner-Newman Middle School reports 963 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gardner-Newman Middle School compares
Gardner-Newman 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 55% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 963 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
963
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$13,298
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 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
395
in-school suspensions + 251 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 41.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 67.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 46.0%
White 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Gardner-Newman Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Troup County reports $13,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gardner-Newman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagrange High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troup County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Long Cane Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Callaway High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Forest Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gardner-Newman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 930
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~963 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Gardner-Newman Middle School
How many students attend Gardner-Newman Middle School?
Gardner-Newman Middle School has 963 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lagrange, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,039 (2022-23) → 1,020 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardner-Newman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardner-Newman Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gardner-Newman Middle School?
94.0% of students at Gardner-Newman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardner-Newman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gardner-Newman Middle School is African American at 46.0% of enrollment, in Lagrange, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardner-Newman Middle School?
Gardner-Newman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Gardner-Newman Middle School rank among middle schools in Lagrange?
By Resource Investment Index, Gardner-Newman Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Lagrange, 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 Lagrange on the city page.
What other schools are in Troup County?
Besides Gardner-Newman Middle School, Troup County also operates Lagrange High School (1,399 students), Troup County High School (1,272 students), and Long Cane Middle School (988 students). See the Troup County district page for the complete list.