Enrollment
782
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Irma C. Austin Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Irma C. Austin Middle School
Irma C. Austin Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Douglasville, Georgia, enrolling 782 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 782 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 440 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #190.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (36%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 274 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 782 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Douglasville's middle schools, it stands alongside Chapel Hill Middle School (1,036 students): Irma C. Austin Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 16.2:1).
Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 students) and Paulding County High School (2,099 students) alongside Irma C. Austin 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 Irma C. Austin Middle School compares
Irma C. Austin 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,640
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paulding County, which includes Irma C. Austin Middle School.
$11,640
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.7%
State 51.2%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~782 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Irma C. Austin Middle School a good school?
Irma C. Austin Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 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.
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