- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
North Clayton Middle School held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 130123000495 · College Park, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
817 enr · 16.3:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
North Clayton Middle School held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
North Clayton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 817
North Clayton Middle School
817 students
What this shows North Clayton Middle School reports 817 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Clayton Middle School compares
North Clayton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,049
- 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.
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 (~817 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 760 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.