Enrollment
864
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lumpkin County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lumpkin County Middle School
Lumpkin County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Dahlonega, Georgia, enrolling 864 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 864 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 390 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 346 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 325 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 864 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lumpkin County also operates Lumpkin County High School (1,125 students) and Blackburn Elementary School (779 students) alongside Lumpkin County 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 Lumpkin County Middle School compares
Lumpkin County 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,556
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lumpkin County, which includes Lumpkin County Middle School.
$13,556
Per student
-2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 42.4%
Federal 14.2%
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 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
- 1,125
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
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 (~864 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Dahlonega on the city page.
Is Lumpkin County Middle School a good school?
Lumpkin County Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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