- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tallapoosa, GA
Haralson County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Haralson County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130267001639
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haralson County Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Tallapoosa · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Haralson County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haralson County Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Tallapoosa, GA.
School address
District: Haralson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130267001639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Haralson County Middle School held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 130267001639 · Tallapoosa, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
757 enr · 13.5:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Haralson County High School (1,001 students)
Haralson County Middle School held near 767 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 57.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Haralson County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haralson Count
Haralson County High School
1,001 students
- This school
Haralson County Middle School
757 students
- Tallapoosa Pri
Tallapoosa Primary School
487 students
- Buchanan Prima
Buchanan Primary School
476 students
- West Haralson
West Haralson Elementary School
403 students
- Buchanan Eleme 377
Buchanan Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Haralson County Middle School reports 757 students on the CCD universe file.
How Haralson County Middle School compares
Haralson County 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 757 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
757
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Georgia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
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
$14,954
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Haralson County Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Haralson County reports $14,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Haralson County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haralson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tallapoosa Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Haralson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buchanan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Haralson County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~757 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Haralson County Middle School
How many students attend Haralson County Middle School?
Haralson County Middle School has 757 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tallapoosa, GA. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 767 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haralson County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Haralson County Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 6% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 14% 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 Haralson County Middle School?
85.0% of students at Haralson County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haralson County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Haralson County Middle School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Tallapoosa, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haralson County Middle School?
Haralson County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Haralson County Middle School rank among public schools in Tallapoosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Haralson County Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Tallapoosa, 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 Tallapoosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Haralson County?
Besides Haralson County Middle School, Haralson County also operates Haralson County High School (1,001 students), Tallapoosa Primary School (487 students), and Buchanan Primary School (476 students). See the Haralson County district page for the complete list.