- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chatsworth, GA
Gladden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gladden 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 130384001386
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladden Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Chatsworth · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gladden Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladden Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Chatsworth, GA.
School address
District: Murray County · Georgia
NCES ID 130384001386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Gladden Middle School shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 130384001386 · Chatsworth, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 13.3:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Murray County High School (1,068 students)
Gladden Middle School shrank from 548 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Gladden Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murray County
Murray County High School
1,068 students
- North Murray H
North Murray High School
961 students
- Spring Place E
Spring Place Elementary School
668 students
- Chatsworth Ele
Chatsworth Elementary School
665 students
- Coker Elementa
Coker Elementary School
613 students
- This school
Gladden Middle School
478 students
What this shows Gladden Middle School reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gladden Middle School compares
Gladden Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 10% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 37% in Georgia - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$12,593
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Gladden Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Murray County reports $12,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gladden Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Murray High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Place Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatsworth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coker Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladden Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Chatsworth
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gladden Middle School
How many students attend Gladden Middle School?
Gladden Middle School has 478 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chatsworth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladden Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% 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 Gladden Middle School?
54.9% of students at Gladden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gladden Middle School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Chatsworth, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladden Middle School?
Gladden 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 Gladden Middle School rank among public schools in Chatsworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladden Middle School ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Chatsworth, 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 Chatsworth on the city page.
What other schools are in Murray County?
Besides Gladden Middle School, Murray County also operates Murray County High School (1,068 students), North Murray High School (961 students), and Spring Place Elementary School (668 students). See the Murray County district page for the complete list.