Enrollment
874
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stockbridge, GA
General Ray Davis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for General Ray Davis 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 130441003446
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
General Ray Davis Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Stockbridge · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
General Ray Davis Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, General Ray Davis Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Stockbridge, GA.
School address
District: Rockdale County · Georgia
NCES ID 130441003446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How General Ray Davis Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at General Ray Davis Middle School
General Ray Davis Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Stockbridge, Georgia, enrolling 874 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 874 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 403 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #100.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 437 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 229 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 874 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Stockbridge's middle schools, it stands alongside Woodland Middle School (679 students): General Ray Davis Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 18.4:1).
Rockdale County also operates Rockdale County High School (2,336 students) and Heritage High School (1,788 students) alongside General Ray Davis 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 General Ray Davis Middle School compares
General Ray Davis 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▼ 21% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 874 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
874
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Georgia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$15,205
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
White 9.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, General Ray Davis Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockdale County, which includes General Ray Davis Middle School.
$15,205
Per student
+10%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 41.9%
Federal 20.2%
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 General Ray Davis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conyers Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwards Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to General Ray Davis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,336
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Stockbridge
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 (~874 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about General Ray Davis Middle School
How many students attend General Ray Davis Middle School?
General Ray Davis Middle School has 874 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stockbridge, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at General Ray Davis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at General Ray Davis Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 General Ray Davis Middle School?
48.2% of students at General Ray Davis Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of General Ray Davis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at General Ray Davis Middle School is African American at 71.4% of enrollment, in Stockbridge, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for General Ray Davis Middle School?
General Ray Davis 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 General Ray Davis Middle School rank among middle schools in Stockbridge?
By Resource Investment Index, General Ray Davis Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Stockbridge, 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 Stockbridge on the city page.
Is General Ray Davis Middle School a good school?
General Ray Davis Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools. 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 Rockdale County?
Besides General Ray Davis Middle School, Rockdale County also operates Rockdale County High School (2,336 students), Heritage High School (1,788 students), and Salem High School (1,118 students). See the Rockdale County district page for the complete list.
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