- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sharpsburg, GA
Lee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130150003328
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lee Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Sharpsburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lee Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Sharpsburg, GA.
School address
District: Coweta County · Georgia
NCES ID 130150003328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Lee Middle School held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 130150003328 · Sharpsburg, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 17:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: East Coweta High School (3,001 students)
Lee Middle School held near 715 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.7 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Coweta Hi
East Coweta High School
3,001 students
- Newnan High Sc
Newnan High School
2,214 students
- Northgate High
Northgate High School
2,142 students
- Welch Elementa 1,012
Welch Elementary School
1,012 students
- Newnan Crossin 912
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
912 students
- This school 730
Lee Middle School
730 students
What this shows Lee Middle School reports 730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lee Middle School compares
Lee 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 54% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,925
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 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
African American 28.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Lee Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coweta County reports $12,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coweta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newnan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northgate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Welch Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newnan Crossing Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Sharpsburg
1 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 (~730 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lee Middle School
How many students attend Lee Middle School?
Lee Middle School has 730 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sharpsburg, GA. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee Middle School is 17:1, which is 18% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lee Middle School?
27.7% of students at Lee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lee Middle School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Sharpsburg, 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 Lee Middle School?
Lee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lee Middle School rank among public schools in Sharpsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lee Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Sharpsburg, 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 Sharpsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Coweta County?
Besides Lee Middle School, Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students), Newnan High School (2,214 students), and Northgate High School (2,142 students). See the Coweta County district page for the complete list.