Enrollment
817
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · College Park, GA
North Clayton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Clayton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130123000495
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Clayton Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools.
- #11 of 20
- public schools in College Park · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Clayton Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Clayton Middle School ranks #11 of 20 public schools in College Park, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Clayton Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Clayton Middle School
North Clayton Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in College Park, Georgia, enrolling 817 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 90.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 817 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 447 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #319, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% 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 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among College Park's middle schools, it stands alongside Mcnair Middle School (727 students): North Clayton Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 14.5:1).
Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students) and Lovejoy High School (2,049 students) alongside North Clayton 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 North Clayton Middle School compares
North Clayton 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Georgia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$12,136
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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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
African American 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
White 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, North Clayton Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clayton County, which includes North Clayton Middle School.
$12,136
Per student
-12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 51.5%
Federal 15.1%
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 North Clayton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Clayton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in College Park
1 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 (~817 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Clayton Middle School
How many students attend North Clayton Middle School?
North Clayton Middle School has 817 students enrolled. It is a middle school in College Park, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Clayton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Clayton Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Clayton Middle School?
90.5% of students at North Clayton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Clayton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Clayton Middle School is African American at 82.5% of enrollment, in College Park, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Clayton Middle School?
North Clayton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 North Clayton Middle School rank among public schools in College Park?
By Resource Investment Index, North Clayton Middle School ranks #11 of 20 public schools in College Park, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in College Park on the city page.
Is North Clayton Middle School a good school?
North Clayton Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Clayton County?
Besides North Clayton Middle School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.
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