Enrollment
1,115
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J.C. Booth Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at J.C. Booth Middle School
J.C. Booth Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Peachtree City, Georgia, enrolling 1,115 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.5% free-meal eligibility runs 79% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 1,115 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 206 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students) and Fayette County High School (1,360 students) alongside J.C. Booth 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 J.C. Booth Middle School compares
J.C. Booth 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,095
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County, which includes J.C. Booth Middle School.
$13,095
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 37.6%
Federal 8.4%
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 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
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
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 (~1,115 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is J.C. Booth Middle School a good school?
J.C. Booth Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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