Enrollment
1,816
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hoschton, GA
Osborne Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Osborne Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130255003380
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osborne Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Hoschton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Osborne Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osborne Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hoschton, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003380 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Osborne Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Osborne Middle School
Osborne Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Hoschton, Georgia, enrolling 1,816 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.5% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,816 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #50.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 520 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Osborne 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 Osborne Middle School compares
Osborne 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 71% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,816 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,816
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Georgia - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,113
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 35.1%
African American 24.8%
Asian 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.1, Osborne Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gwinnett County, which includes Osborne Middle School.
$13,113
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.3%
State 42.0%
Federal 13.7%
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 Osborne Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osborne Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,816 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Osborne Middle School
How many students attend Osborne Middle School?
Osborne Middle School has 1,816 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hoschton, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osborne Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osborne Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osborne Middle School?
17.5% of students at Osborne Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osborne Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Osborne Middle School is White at 35.1% of enrollment, in Hoschton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osborne Middle School?
Osborne Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Osborne Middle School rank among public schools in Hoschton?
By Resource Investment Index, Osborne Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hoschton, 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 Hoschton on the city page.
Is Osborne Middle School a good school?
Osborne Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Gwinnett County?
Besides Osborne Middle School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.
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