Enrollment
702
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mableton, GA
Lindley 6th Grade Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lindley 6th Grade Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130129003795
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindley 6th Grade Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Mableton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindley 6th Grade Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindley 6th Grade Academy ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Mableton, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lindley 6th Grade Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lindley 6th Grade Academy
Lindley 6th Grade Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Mableton, Georgia, enrolling 702 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 91% of Georgia schools and 25% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 702 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 339 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #177.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Mableton's middle schools, it stands alongside Lindley Middle School (905 students): Lindley 6th Grade Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 12.7:1).
Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students) and Osborne High School (2,790 students) alongside Lindley 6th Grade Academy.
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 Lindley 6th Grade Academy compares
Lindley 6th Grade Academy on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 22% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Georgia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$13,203
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 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
African American 49.7%
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
White 3.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Lindley 6th Grade Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cobb County, which includes Lindley 6th Grade Academy.
$13,203
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.9%
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 Lindley 6th Grade Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindley 6th Grade Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Mableton
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 (~702 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lindley 6th Grade Academy
How many students attend Lindley 6th Grade Academy?
Lindley 6th Grade Academy has 702 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mableton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindley 6th Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindley 6th Grade Academy is 18:1, which is 25% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lindley 6th Grade Academy?
73.9% of students at Lindley 6th Grade Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindley 6th Grade Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lindley 6th Grade Academy is African American at 49.7% of enrollment, in Mableton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindley 6th Grade Academy?
Lindley 6th Grade Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Lindley 6th Grade Academy rank among middle schools in Mableton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindley 6th Grade Academy ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Mableton, 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 Mableton on the city page.
Is Lindley 6th Grade Academy a good school?
Lindley 6th Grade Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools. 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 Cobb County?
Besides Lindley 6th Grade Academy, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.
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