- Enrollment
- 1,125
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dahlonega, GA
Lumpkin County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lumpkin County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130342001319
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lumpkin County Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Dahlonega · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lumpkin County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lumpkin County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dahlonega, GA.
School address
District: Lumpkin County · Georgia
NCES ID 130342001319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Lumpkin County Middle School held near 891 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.6 → 62.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 130342001319 · Dahlonega, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
864 enr · 14.2:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lumpkin County High School (1,125 students)
Lumpkin County Middle School held near 891 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.6 → 62.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Lumpkin County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lumpkin County
Lumpkin County High School
1,125 students
- This school
Lumpkin County Middle School
864 students
- Blackburn Elem
Blackburn Elementary School
779 students
- Lumpkin County
Lumpkin County Elementary School
583 students
- Long Branch El 403
Long Branch Elementary School
403 students
What this shows Lumpkin County Middle School reports 864 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lumpkin County Middle School compares
Lumpkin County 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 47% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 864 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
864
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$13,571
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
199
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Lumpkin County Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lumpkin County reports $13,571 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lumpkin County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumpkin County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackburn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lumpkin County Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Long Branch Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lumpkin County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~864 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lumpkin County Middle School
How many students attend Lumpkin County Middle School?
Lumpkin County Middle School has 864 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dahlonega, GA. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 891 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lumpkin County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lumpkin County Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Lumpkin County Middle School?
31.9% of students at Lumpkin County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lumpkin County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lumpkin County Middle School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Dahlonega, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lumpkin County Middle School?
Lumpkin County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Lumpkin County Middle School rank among public schools in Dahlonega?
By Resource Investment Index, Lumpkin County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Dahlonega, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lumpkin County?
Besides Lumpkin County Middle School, Lumpkin County also operates Lumpkin County High School (1,125 students), Blackburn Elementary School (779 students), and Lumpkin County Elementary School (583 students). See the Lumpkin County district page for the complete list.