- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Powder Springs, GA
J. a. Dobbins Middle School
Federal NCES profile for J. a. Dobbins Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130402001786
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. a. Dobbins Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Powder Springs · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
J. a. Dobbins Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. a. Dobbins Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Powder Springs, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402001786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
J. a. Dobbins Middle School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 130402001786 · Powder Springs, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 13:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
J. a. Dobbins Middle School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
J. a. Dobbins 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 531
J. a. Dobbins Middle School
531 students
What this shows J. a. Dobbins Middle School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. a. Dobbins Middle School compares
J. a. Dobbins 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 17% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Georgia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
175
in-school suspensions + 114 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
White 24.5%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, J. a. Dobbins 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 J. a. Dobbins 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 | Lower 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 J. a. Dobbins 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 Powder Springs
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. a. Dobbins Middle School
How many students attend J. a. Dobbins Middle School?
J. a. Dobbins Middle School has 531 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Powder Springs, GA. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. a. Dobbins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at J. a. Dobbins Middle School is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 J. a. Dobbins Middle School?
50.4% of students at J. a. Dobbins Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. a. Dobbins Middle School?
The largest demographic group at J. a. Dobbins Middle School is African American at 38.6% of enrollment, in Powder Springs, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. a. Dobbins Middle School?
J. a. Dobbins Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 J. a. Dobbins Middle School rank among middle schools in Powder Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, J. a. Dobbins Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Powder Springs, 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 Powder Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Paulding County?
Besides J. a. Dobbins 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.