Enrollment
598
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alpharetta, GA
Holcomb Bridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Holcomb Bridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130228001930
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holcomb Bridge Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Alpharetta · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Holcomb Bridge Middle School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Holcomb Bridge Middle School ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Alpharetta, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228001930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Holcomb Bridge Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Holcomb Bridge Middle School
Holcomb Bridge Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Alpharetta, Georgia, enrolling 598 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.9:1, Holcomb Bridge Middle School is leaner than roughly 90% of Georgia schools and 24% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 46.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 598 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 411 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (27%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 136 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 598 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Alpharetta's middle schools, it stands alongside Desana Middle School (1,278 students): Holcomb Bridge Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 18.5:1).
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Roswell High School (2,035 students) alongside Holcomb Bridge 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 Holcomb Bridge Middle School compares
Holcomb Bridge 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 23% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 10% in Georgia - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$13,999
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 50.2%
White 26.6%
African American 17.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Holcomb Bridge 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 Fulton County, which includes Holcomb Bridge Middle School.
$13,999
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 26.9%
Federal 11.6%
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 Holcomb Bridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holcomb Bridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Alpharetta
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Desana Middle School
Standard public school
1,278 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Hopewell Middle School
Standard public school
1,265 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Autrey Mill Middle School
Standard public school
1,256 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Taylor Road Middle School
Standard public school
1,244 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Webb Bridge Middle School
Standard public school
1,228 students 15:1 students per teacher
Northwestern Middle School
Standard public school
1,167 students 14.8:1 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 (~598 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Holcomb Bridge Middle School
How many students attend Holcomb Bridge Middle School?
Holcomb Bridge Middle School has 598 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alpharetta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holcomb Bridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holcomb Bridge Middle School is 10.9:1, which is 24% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 31% 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 Holcomb Bridge Middle School?
46.8% of students at Holcomb Bridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holcomb Bridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Holcomb Bridge Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Alpharetta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holcomb Bridge Middle School?
Holcomb Bridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Holcomb Bridge Middle School rank among middle schools in Alpharetta?
By Resource Investment Index, Holcomb Bridge Middle School ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Alpharetta, 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 Alpharetta on the city page.
Is Holcomb Bridge Middle School a good school?
Holcomb Bridge Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% 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 Fulton County?
Besides Holcomb Bridge Middle School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.
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