- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mableton, GA
Lindley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lindley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130129000561
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindley Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Mableton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Mableton, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-221 students YoY
Lindley Middle School shrank from 1,096 students in 2022-23 to 875 in 2023-24 (-20.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 71.1 → 69.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-221 students YoY 130129000561 · Mableton, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
905 enr · 12.7:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Lindley Middle School shrank from 1,096 students in 2022-23 to 875 in 2023-24 (-20.2%). Teacher FTE lost 71.1 → 69.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lindley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 905
Lindley Middle School
905 students
What this shows Lindley Middle School reports 905 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lindley Middle School compares
Lindley Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 22% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 905 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
905
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Georgia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.1%
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
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
151
in-school suspensions + 232 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 44.4%
White 4.0%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Lindley Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lindley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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.
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 (~905 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lindley Middle School
How many students attend Lindley Middle School?
Lindley Middle School has 905 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mableton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,096 (2022-23) → 875 (2023-24), down 221.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindley Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Lindley Middle School?
74.1% of students at Lindley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lindley Middle School is African American at 48.5% of enrollment, in Mableton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindley Middle School?
Lindley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Lindley Middle School rank among middle schools in Mableton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindley Middle School ranks #3 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.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Lindley Middle School, 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.