- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 130012000066
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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 41/100 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
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Midtown High School held near 1,658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 102.9 → 106.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+56 students YoY 130012000066 · Atlanta, GA High · MID · TRAD
1,696 enr · 16.6:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: North Atlanta High School (2,368 students)
Midtown High School held near 1,658 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+56 headcount). Teacher FTE added 102.9 → 106.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Midtown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Atlanta
North Atlanta High School
2,368 students
- This school
Midtown High School
1,696 students
- Willis a. Sutt
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
1,619 students
- Maynard Jackso
Maynard Jackson High School
1,549 students
- Benjamin E. Ma
Benjamin E. Mays High School
1,338 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass High School
1,296 students
What this shows Midtown High School reports 1,696 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midtown High School compares
Midtown High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,046
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Atlanta Public Schools reports $23,046 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,696 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,602 (2022-23) → 1,658 (2023-24), nearly flat (+56).
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 41/100 (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 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.
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.