Enrollment
1,636
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lilburn, GA
Lilburn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lilburn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130255001111
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lilburn Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Lilburn · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lilburn Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lilburn Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lilburn, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
119.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lilburn Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lilburn Middle School
Lilburn Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Lilburn, Georgia, enrolling 1,636 students.
At 13.7:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,636 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 62 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 545 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 567 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,636 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lilburn's middle schools, it stands alongside Trickum Middle School (2,204 students): Lilburn Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 17.1:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Lilburn 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 Lilburn Middle School compares
Lilburn 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 30% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,636 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,636
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Georgia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$13,113
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 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
380
in-school suspensions + 187 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 81.5%
African American 9.0%
Asian 6.7%
White 1.8%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Lilburn Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Lilburn Middle School.
$13,113
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 13.7%
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 Lilburn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lilburn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Lilburn
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,636 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lilburn Middle School
How many students attend Lilburn Middle School?
Lilburn Middle School has 1,636 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lilburn, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lilburn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lilburn Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 5% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 13% 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 Lilburn Middle School?
79.1% of students at Lilburn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lilburn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lilburn Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.5% of enrollment, in Lilburn, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lilburn Middle School?
Lilburn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Lilburn Middle School rank among middle schools in Lilburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Lilburn Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lilburn, 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 Lilburn on the city page.
Is Lilburn Middle School a good school?
Lilburn Middle School earns 36/100 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 Gwinnett County?
Besides Lilburn Middle School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.
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