- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Woodstock, GA
Mill Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mill Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130111003909
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mill Creek Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Woodstock · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mill Creek Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Woodstock, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111003909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Mill Creek Middle School held near 1,388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 85.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+55 students YoY 130111003909 · Woodstock, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,476 enr · 17:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee High School (3,012 students)
Mill Creek Middle School held near 1,388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+55 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 85.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Mill Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherokee High
Cherokee High School
3,012 students
- Etowah High Sc
Etowah High School
2,393 students
- Creekview High
Creekview High School
2,039 students
- Sequoyah High
Sequoyah High School
2,021 students
- Woodstock High
Woodstock High School
2,006 students
- This school
Mill Creek Middle School
1,476 students
What this shows Mill Creek Middle School reports 1,476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mill Creek Middle School compares
Mill Creek 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 66% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,476 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,476
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Georgia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$13,292
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Mill Creek Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mill Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Etowah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mill Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Woodstock
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mill Creek Middle School
How many students attend Mill Creek Middle School?
Mill Creek Middle School has 1,476 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Woodstock, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,333 (2022-23) → 1,388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mill Creek Middle School is 17:1, which is 18% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mill Creek Middle School?
20.9% of students at Mill Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mill Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mill Creek Middle School is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Woodstock, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mill Creek Middle School?
Mill Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Mill Creek Middle School rank among middle schools in Woodstock?
By Resource Investment Index, Mill Creek Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Woodstock, 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 Woodstock on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherokee County?
Besides Mill Creek Middle School, Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students), Etowah High School (2,393 students), and Creekview High School (2,039 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.