- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kennesaw, GA
Palmer Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Palmer Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130129002476
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmer Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Kennesaw · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmer Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmer Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Kennesaw, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Palmer Middle School shrank from 828 students in 2022-23 to 776 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 53.2 → 53.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 130129002476 · Kennesaw, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
803 enr · 15.2:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Palmer Middle School shrank from 828 students in 2022-23 to 776 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 53.2 → 53.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Palmer Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 803
Palmer Middle School
803 students
What this shows Palmer Middle School reports 803 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmer Middle School compares
Palmer Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 43% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 803 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
803
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Georgia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$14,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
208
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.9%
African American 27.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Palmer Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmer Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmer Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Kennesaw
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Mcclure Middle School
Standard public school
1,030 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lost Mountain Middle School
Standard public school
979 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Awtrey Middle School
Standard public school
593 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Pine Mountain Middle School
Standard public school
506 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~803 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmer Middle School
How many students attend Palmer Middle School?
Palmer Middle School has 803 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kennesaw, GA. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmer Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmer Middle School?
34.9% of students at Palmer Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmer Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Palmer Middle School is White at 35.9% of enrollment, in Kennesaw, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmer Middle School?
Palmer Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Palmer Middle School rank among middle schools in Kennesaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmer Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Kennesaw, 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 Kennesaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Palmer Middle School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.