Enrollment
754
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newnan, GA
Madras Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Madras Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130150002252
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madras Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Newnan · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Madras Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madras Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Newnan, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madras Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madras Middle School
Madras Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Newnan, Georgia, enrolling 754 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 754 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 323 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Newnan's middle schools, it stands alongside Arnall Middle School (740 students): Madras Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 14:1).
Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students) and Newnan High School (2,214 students) alongside Madras 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 Madras Middle School compares
Madras 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 57% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 754 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
754
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Georgia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,662
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 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
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 58.5%
African American 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Madras 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 Coweta County, which includes Madras Middle School.
$12,662
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 37.9%
Federal 12.7%
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 Madras Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coweta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newnan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northgate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Welch Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newnan Crossing Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madras Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Newnan
3 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 (~754 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Madras Middle School
How many students attend Madras Middle School?
Madras Middle School has 754 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newnan, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madras Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madras Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 9% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madras Middle School?
25.9% of students at Madras Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madras Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Madras Middle School is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Newnan, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madras Middle School?
Madras Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Madras Middle School rank among middle schools in Newnan?
By Resource Investment Index, Madras Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Newnan, 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 Newnan on the city page.
Is Madras Middle School a good school?
Madras Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Coweta County?
Besides Madras Middle School, Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students), Newnan High School (2,214 students), and Northgate High School (2,142 students). See the Coweta County district page for the complete list.
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