- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cumming, GA
Liberty Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130222002559
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools.
- #8 of 9
- middle schools in Cumming · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle School ranks #8 of 9 middle schools in Cumming, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222002559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+181 students YoY
Liberty Middle School grew from 1,032 students in 2022-23 to 1,213 in 2023-24 (+17.5%).
Teacher FTE added 55.9 → 66.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+181 students YoY 130222002559 · Cumming, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,256 enr · 22.8:1 · 9.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
Liberty Middle School grew from 1,032 students in 2022-23 to 1,213 in 2023-24 (+17.5%). Teacher FTE added 55.9 → 66.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Liberty Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lambert High S
Lambert High School
3,249 students
- South Forsyth
South Forsyth High School
2,634 students
- Denmark High S
Denmark High School
2,527 students
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High School
2,503 students
- Forsyth Centra
Forsyth Central High School
2,457 students
- This school 1,256
Liberty Middle School
1,256 students
What this shows Liberty Middle School reports 1,256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Middle School compares
Liberty Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 58% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 84% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,256 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,256
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 99% in Georgia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$11,993
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 628 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
Asian 23.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Liberty Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forsyth County reports $11,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Cumming
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Lakeside Middle School
Standard public school
1,513 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Hendricks Middle School
Standard public school
1,376 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
South Forsyth Middle School
Standard public school
1,319 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
North Forsyth Middle School
Standard public school
1,164 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Otwell Middle School
Standard public school
1,062 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Vickery Creek Middle School
Standard public school
1,058 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,256 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Middle School
How many students attend Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has 1,256 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cumming, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,032 (2022-23) → 1,213 (2023-24), up 181.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School is 22.8:1, which is 58% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Middle School?
9.6% of students at Liberty Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Middle School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Cumming, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Liberty Middle School rank among middle schools in Cumming?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle School ranks #8 of 9 middle schools in Cumming, 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 Cumming on the city page.
What other schools are in Forsyth County?
Besides Liberty Middle School, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and Denmark High School (2,527 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.