Enrollment
1,376
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cumming, GA
Hendricks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hendricks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130222004417
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hendricks Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 9
- middle schools in Cumming · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 7.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hendricks Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hendricks Middle School ranks #6 of 9 middle schools in Cumming, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222004417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hendricks Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hendricks Middle School
Hendricks Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Cumming, Georgia, enrolling 1,376 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Georgia schools and 37% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.1% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,376 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 125 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #118, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (32%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 688 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Forsyth County spends $10,928 per pupil, 21% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Cumming's middle schools, it stands alongside Lakeside Middle School (1,513 students): Hendricks Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.7:1 vs 18.7:1).
Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students) and South Forsyth High School (2,634 students) alongside Hendricks 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 Hendricks Middle School compares
Hendricks 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.1% | ▼ 88% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,376 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,376
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Georgia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 688 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
White 46.3%
Asian 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Hendricks Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forsyth County, which includes Hendricks Middle School.
$10,928
Per student
-21%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 38.4%
Federal 7.0%
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 Hendricks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hendricks Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Cumming
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Lakeside Middle School
Standard public school
1,513 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
South Forsyth Middle School
Standard public school
1,319 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Liberty Middle School
Standard public school
1,256 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
North Forsyth Middle School
Standard public school
1,164 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Otwell Middle School
Standard public school
1,062 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Vickery Creek Middle School
Standard public school
1,058 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hendricks Middle School
How many students attend Hendricks Middle School?
Hendricks Middle School has 1,376 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cumming, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hendricks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hendricks Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 37% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hendricks Middle School?
7.1% of students at Hendricks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hendricks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hendricks Middle School is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Cumming, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hendricks Middle School?
Hendricks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Hendricks Middle School rank among middle schools in Cumming?
By Resource Investment Index, Hendricks Middle School ranks #6 of 9 middle schools in Cumming, 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 Cumming on the city page.
Is Hendricks Middle School a good school?
Hendricks Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Forsyth County?
Besides Hendricks Middle School, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and Denmark High School (2,527 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.
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