- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marietta, GA
Marietta Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marietta Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130351001339
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marietta Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #10 of 12
- middle schools in Marietta · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Marietta Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marietta Middle School ranks #10 of 12 middle schools in Marietta, GA.
School address
District: Marietta City · Georgia
NCES ID 130351001339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Marietta Middle School held near 1,302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 97.0 → 99.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 130351001339 · Marietta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,352 enr · 13.9:1 · 55.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Marietta High School (2,526 students)
Marietta Middle School held near 1,302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 97.0 → 99.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Marietta Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marietta High
Marietta High School
2,526 students
- This school
Marietta Middle School
1,352 students
- Lockheed Eleme 734
Lockheed Elementary School
734 students
- Marietta Sixth 678
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
678 students
- West Side Elem 556
West Side Elementary School
556 students
- Dunleith Eleme 554
Dunleith Elementary School
554 students
What this shows Marietta Middle School reports 1,352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marietta Middle School compares
Marietta 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▼ 8% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,352 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,352
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$17,612
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
393
in-school suspensions + 237 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
African American 33.7%
White 19.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Marietta Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marietta City reports $17,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marietta Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lockheed Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marietta Sixth Grade Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dunleith Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marietta Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Marietta
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
East Cobb Middle School
Standard public school
1,352 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Dickerson Middle School
Standard public school
1,225 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Dodgen Middle School
Standard public school
1,178 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Hightower Trail Middle School
Standard public school
944 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mabry Middle School
Standard public school
938 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Daniell Middle School
Standard public school
884 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marietta Middle School
How many students attend Marietta Middle School?
Marietta Middle School has 1,352 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marietta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,316 (2022-23) → 1,302 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marietta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marietta Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Marietta Middle School?
55.6% of students at Marietta Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marietta Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marietta Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment, in Marietta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marietta Middle School?
Marietta Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Marietta Middle School rank among middle schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, Marietta Middle School ranks #10 of 12 middle schools in Marietta, 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 Marietta on the city page.
What other schools are in Marietta City?
Besides Marietta Middle School, Marietta City also operates Marietta High School (2,526 students), Lockheed Elementary School (734 students), and Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (678 students). See the Marietta City district page for the complete list.