- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Peachtree City, GA
J.C. Booth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for J.C. Booth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130213000925
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.C. Booth Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Peachtree City · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
J.C. Booth Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.C. Booth Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Peachtree City, GA.
School address
District: Fayette County · Georgia
NCES ID 130213000925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
J.C. Booth Middle School held near 1,133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 76.5 → 73.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 130213000925 · Peachtree City, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,115 enr · 14.7:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcintosh High School (1,762 students)
J.C. Booth Middle School held near 1,133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 76.5 → 73.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
J.C. Booth Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcintosh High
Mcintosh High School
1,762 students
- Fayette County
Fayette County High School
1,360 students
- Starrs Mill Hi
Starrs Mill High School
1,357 students
- Whitewater Hig
Whitewater High School
1,303 students
- Sandy Creek Hi
Sandy Creek High School
1,189 students
- This school
J.C. Booth Middle School
1,115 students
What this shows J.C. Booth Middle School reports 1,115 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.C. Booth Middle School compares
J.C. Booth 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 79% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,115
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,041
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Asian 15.9%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, J.C. Booth Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J.C. Booth Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayette County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starrs Mill High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitewater High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.C. Booth Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,115 students)
Frequently asked questions about J.C. Booth Middle School
How many students attend J.C. Booth Middle School?
J.C. Booth Middle School has 1,115 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Peachtree City, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,160 (2022-23) → 1,133 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.C. Booth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.C. Booth Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J.C. Booth Middle School?
12.5% of students at J.C. Booth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.C. Booth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at J.C. Booth Middle School is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Peachtree City, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.C. Booth Middle School?
J.C. Booth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 J.C. Booth Middle School rank among public schools in Peachtree City?
By Resource Investment Index, J.C. Booth Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Peachtree City, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Peachtree City on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides J.C. Booth Middle School, Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students), Fayette County High School (1,360 students), and Starrs Mill High School (1,357 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.