Enrollment
1,209
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Powder Springs, GA
Lovinggood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lovinggood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130129003622
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lovinggood Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Powder Springs · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lovinggood Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lovinggood Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Powder Springs, GA.
School address
District: Cobb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130129003622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lovinggood Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lovinggood Middle School
Lovinggood Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Powder Springs, Georgia, enrolling 1,209 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.0% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 1,209 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.
Against 247 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #125.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 270 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,209 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Powder Springs's middle schools, it stands alongside Tapp Middle School (809 students): Lovinggood Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 13.9:1).
Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students) and Osborne High School (2,790 students) alongside Lovinggood 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 Lovinggood Middle School compares
Lovinggood 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 67% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,209 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,209
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Georgia - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.2%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
154
in-school suspensions + 116 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 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 40.9%
African American 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: White at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Lovinggood 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 Lovinggood 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 Lovinggood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower 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 Lovinggood 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 Powder Springs
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 (~1,209 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lovinggood Middle School
How many students attend Lovinggood Middle School?
Lovinggood Middle School has 1,209 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Powder Springs, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lovinggood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lovinggood Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lovinggood Middle School?
20.0% of students at Lovinggood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lovinggood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lovinggood Middle School is White at 40.9% of enrollment, in Powder Springs, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lovinggood Middle School?
Lovinggood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Lovinggood Middle School rank among middle schools in Powder Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lovinggood Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Powder Springs, 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 Powder Springs on the city page.
Is Lovinggood Middle School a good school?
Lovinggood Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Lovinggood 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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