- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Lovinggood Middle School held near 1,215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.1 → 71.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 130129003622 · Powder Springs, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,209 enr · 16.8:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Lovinggood Middle School held near 1,215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.1 → 71.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lovinggood 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 1,209
Lovinggood Middle School
1,209 students
What this shows Lovinggood Middle School reports 1,209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lovinggood Middle School compares
Lovinggood Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,209 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,235 (2022-23) → 1,215 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.