- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lithonia, GA
Lithonia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lithonia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130174002858
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lithonia Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Lithonia · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lithonia Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lithonia Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lithonia, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174002858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-150 students YoY
Lithonia Middle School shrank from 1,214 students in 2022-23 to 1,064 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 72.7 → 66.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-150 students YoY 130174002858 · Lithonia, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,062 enr · 14.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Lithonia Middle School shrank from 1,214 students in 2022-23 to 1,064 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 72.7 → 66.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lithonia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school
Lithonia Middle School
1,062 students
What this shows Lithonia Middle School reports 1,062 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lithonia Middle School compares
Lithonia 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,062 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,062
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$15,368
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1062 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 315 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 2.4%
White 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Lithonia Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lithonia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lithonia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Lithonia
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 (~1,062 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lithonia Middle School
How many students attend Lithonia Middle School?
Lithonia Middle School has 1,062 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lithonia, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,214 (2022-23) → 1,064 (2023-24), down 150.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lithonia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lithonia Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lithonia Middle School?
100.0% of students at Lithonia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lithonia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lithonia Middle School is African American at 87.2% of enrollment, in Lithonia, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lithonia Middle School?
Lithonia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Lithonia Middle School rank among middle schools in Lithonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Lithonia Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lithonia, 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 Lithonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Lithonia Middle School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.