Enrollment
963
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gardner-Newman Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gardner-Newman Middle School
Gardner-Newman Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Lagrange, Georgia, enrolling 963 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 94.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 963 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 332 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is led by African American (46%) and White (30%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 646 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 963 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Troup County also operates Lagrange High School (1,399 students) and Troup County High School (1,272 students) alongside Gardner-Newman 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 Gardner-Newman Middle School compares
Gardner-Newman 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,130
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troup County, which includes Gardner-Newman Middle School.
$13,130
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 41.3%
Federal 18.1%
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 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
- 1,399
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~963 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gardner-Newman Middle School a good school?
Gardner-Newman Middle School earns 46/100 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 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.
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