Enrollment
1,696
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Atlanta, GA
Midtown High School
Federal NCES profile for Midtown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130012000066
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midtown High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #6 of 19
- high schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Midtown High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midtown High School ranks #6 of 19 high schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
NCES ID 130012000066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midtown High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midtown High School
Midtown High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Atlanta, Georgia, enrolling 1,696 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.2% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,696 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 153 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #94.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 28 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Atlanta Public Schools spends $22,882 per pupil, 65% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Atlanta's high schools, it stands alongside North Atlanta High School (2,368 students): Midtown High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 16.1:1).
Atlanta Public Schools also operates North Atlanta High School (2,368 students) and Willis a. Sutton Middle School (1,619 students) alongside Midtown High 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 Midtown High School compares
Midtown High 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 72% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,696 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,696
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Georgia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$22,882
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
180
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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 43.1%
African American 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Midtown High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atlanta Public Schools, which includes Midtown High School.
$22,882
Per student
+65%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.7%
State 15.6%
Federal 15.7%
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 Midtown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Atlanta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willis a. Sutton Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maynard Jackson High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin E. Mays High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midtown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,296
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Atlanta
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Atlanta High School
Standard public school
2,368 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lakeside High School
Standard public school
2,234 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Westlake High School
Standard public school
2,056 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Riverwood International Charter School
Standard public school
1,737 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Maynard Jackson High School
Standard public school
1,549 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Druid Hills High School
Standard public school
1,468 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Similar high 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 (~1,696 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Midtown High School
How many students attend Midtown High School?
Midtown High School has 1,696 students enrolled. It is a high school in Atlanta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midtown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midtown High School is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midtown High School?
17.2% of students at Midtown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midtown High School?
The largest demographic group at Midtown High School is White at 43.1% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midtown High School?
Midtown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Midtown High School rank among high schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Midtown High School ranks #6 of 19 high schools in Atlanta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Atlanta on the city page.
Is Midtown High School a good school?
Midtown High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia. 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 Atlanta Public Schools?
Besides Midtown High School, Atlanta Public Schools also operates North Atlanta High School (2,368 students), Willis a. Sutton Middle School (1,619 students), and Maynard Jackson High School (1,549 students). See the Atlanta Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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