Enrollment
447
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Goodlettsville, TN
Goodlettsville Middle
Federal NCES profile for Goodlettsville Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 470318001305
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goodlettsville Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Goodlettsville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.9:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 447
- students enrolled
Goodlettsville Middle has class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goodlettsville Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Goodlettsville, TN.
School address
District: Davidson County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470318001305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.9:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+108% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goodlettsville Middle compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goodlettsville Middle
Goodlettsville Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, enrolling 447 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.9:1 is larger than about 99% of Tennessee schools and 108% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the Tennessee median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and African American (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Davidson County spends $15,421 per pupil, 42% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 141 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 447 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students) and Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students) alongside Goodlettsville Middle.
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 Goodlettsville Middle compares
Goodlettsville Middle on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.9:1 | ▲ 108% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
31.9:1
students per teacher
- 108% above state mean
Top 99% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,421
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 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
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
African American 35.1%
White 14.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Goodlettsville Middle is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davidson County, which includes Goodlettsville Middle.
$15,421
Per student
+42%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 26.4%
Federal 14.9%
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 Goodlettsville Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cane Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Overton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcgavock High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunters Lane High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goodlettsville Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,212
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,942
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,414
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~447 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Goodlettsville Middle
How many students attend Goodlettsville Middle?
Goodlettsville Middle has 447 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Goodlettsville, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodlettsville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodlettsville Middle is 31.9:1, which is 108% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 103% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodlettsville Middle?
The largest demographic group at Goodlettsville Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment, in Goodlettsville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodlettsville Middle?
Goodlettsville Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Goodlettsville Middle rank among public schools in Goodlettsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Goodlettsville Middle ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Goodlettsville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Goodlettsville on the city page.
Is Goodlettsville Middle a good school?
Goodlettsville Middle earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee 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 Davidson County?
Besides Goodlettsville Middle, Davidson County also operates Antioch High School (2,212 students), Cane Ridge High School (1,982 students), and John Overton High (1,942 students). See the Davidson County district page for the complete list.
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