- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Holcomb Bridge Middle School shrank from 654 students in 2022-23 to 614 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 130228001930 · Alpharetta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 10.9:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Holcomb Bridge Middle School shrank from 654 students in 2022-23 to 614 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 55.5 → 56.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Holcomb Bridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school 598
Holcomb Bridge Middle School
598 students
What this shows Holcomb Bridge Middle School reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holcomb Bridge Middle School compares
Holcomb Bridge 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,183
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 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.
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
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,035
- 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
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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
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 (~598 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), down 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.