Enrollment
979
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kennesaw, GA
Lost Mountain Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lost Mountain Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130129002250
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lost Mountain Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Kennesaw · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lost Mountain Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lost Mountain Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Kennesaw, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lost Mountain Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lost Mountain Middle School
Lost Mountain Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Kennesaw, Georgia, enrolling 979 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Georgia schools and 26% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.3% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 979 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 228 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #195, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 490 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Kennesaw's middle schools, it stands alongside Mcclure Middle School (1,030 students): Lost Mountain Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 16.1:1).
Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students) and Osborne High School (2,790 students) alongside Lost Mountain 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 Lost Mountain Middle School compares
Lost Mountain 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 80% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 979 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
979
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% 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
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 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
White 57.1%
African American 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Lost Mountain Middle School 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 Lost Mountain Middle School.
$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 Lost Mountain Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lost Mountain Middle School'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 Kennesaw
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Mcclure Middle School
Standard public school
1,030 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Palmer Middle School
Standard public school
803 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Awtrey Middle School
Standard public school
593 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Pine Mountain Middle School
Standard public school
506 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~979 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lost Mountain Middle School
How many students attend Lost Mountain Middle School?
Lost Mountain Middle School has 979 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kennesaw, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lost Mountain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lost Mountain Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 26% 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 Lost Mountain Middle School?
12.3% of students at Lost Mountain Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lost Mountain Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lost Mountain Middle School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Kennesaw, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lost Mountain Middle School?
Lost Mountain Middle School 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 Lost Mountain Middle School rank among middle schools in Kennesaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Lost Mountain Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Kennesaw, 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 Kennesaw on the city page.
Is Lost Mountain Middle School a good school?
Lost Mountain Middle School 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 Lost Mountain 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.
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