- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Austell, GA
Garrett Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Garrett Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130129000534
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garrett Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Austell · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Garrett Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garrett Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Austell, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Garrett Middle School held near 883 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.1 → 62.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 130129000534 · Austell, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
891 enr · 14.6:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Garrett Middle School held near 883 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.1 → 62.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Garrett Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 891
Garrett Middle School
891 students
What this shows Garrett Middle School reports 891 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garrett Middle School compares
Garrett 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 891 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
891
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Georgia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$14,680
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 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
264
in-school suspensions + 282 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
White 4.9%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Garrett Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garrett Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garrett Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Austell
1 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 (~891 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garrett Middle School
How many students attend Garrett Middle School?
Garrett Middle School has 891 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Austell, GA. CCD year-over-year: 906 (2022-23) → 883 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrett Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garrett Middle School?
71.6% of students at Garrett Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garrett Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Garrett Middle School is African American at 47.9% of enrollment, in Austell, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garrett Middle School?
Garrett Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Garrett Middle School rank among public schools in Austell?
By Resource Investment Index, Garrett Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Austell, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Austell on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Garrett Middle School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.