- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Douglasville, GA
Irma C. Austin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Irma C. Austin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130402003440
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irma C. Austin Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Douglasville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Irma C. Austin Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irma C. Austin Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Douglasville, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402003440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Irma C. Austin Middle School held near 811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 54.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 130402003440 · Douglasville, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 15.6:1 · 40.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
Irma C. Austin Middle School held near 811 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 54.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Irma C. Austin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Paulding
North Paulding High School
3,015 students
- Paulding Count
Paulding County High School
2,099 students
- East Paulding
East Paulding High School
1,985 students
- South Paulding
South Paulding High School
1,881 students
- Hiram High Sch
Hiram High School
1,460 students
- This school 782
Irma C. Austin Middle School
782 students
What this shows Irma C. Austin Middle School reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irma C. Austin Middle School compares
Irma C. Austin 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 34% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Georgia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$13,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 42.3%
African American 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Irma C. Austin Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paulding County reports $13,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irma C. Austin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paulding County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irma C. Austin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Douglasville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Chapel Hill Middle School
Standard public school
1,036 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Factory Shoals Middle School
Standard public school
833 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Chestnut Log Middle School
Standard public school
719 students 15:1 students per teacher
Stewart Middle School
Standard public school
533 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Yeager Middle School
Standard public school
529 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Fairplay Middle School
Standard public school
523 students 16.9:1 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 (~782 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Irma C. Austin Middle School
How many students attend Irma C. Austin Middle School?
Irma C. Austin Middle School has 782 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Douglasville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 792 (2022-23) → 811 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irma C. Austin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irma C. Austin Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irma C. Austin Middle School?
40.0% of students at Irma C. Austin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irma C. Austin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Irma C. Austin Middle School is White at 42.3% of enrollment, in Douglasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irma C. Austin Middle School?
Irma C. Austin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Irma C. Austin Middle School rank among middle schools in Douglasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Irma C. Austin Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Douglasville, 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 Douglasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Paulding County?
Besides Irma C. Austin Middle School, Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 students), Paulding County High School (2,099 students), and East Paulding High School (1,985 students). See the Paulding County district page for the complete list.