- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marietta, GA
Pearson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pearson 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 130129004420
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearson Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #8 of 12
- middle schools in Marietta · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 82.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearson Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearson Middle School ranks #8 of 12 middle schools in Marietta, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Pearson Middle School held near 839 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.1 → 60.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 130129004420 · Marietta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
806 enr · 13:1 · 82.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Pearson Middle School held near 839 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.1 → 60.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pearson 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 806
Pearson Middle School
806 students
What this shows Pearson Middle School reports 806 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearson Middle School compares
Pearson 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.2% | ▲ 35% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Georgia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
296
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.1%
African American 11.7%
White 3.2%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Pearson Middle School is less 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 Pearson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pearson 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 Marietta
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
East Cobb Middle School
Standard public school
1,352 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Marietta Middle School
Standard public school
1,352 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Dickerson Middle School
Standard public school
1,225 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Dodgen Middle School
Standard public school
1,178 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Hightower Trail Middle School
Standard public school
944 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mabry Middle School
Standard public school
938 students 16.5:1 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 (~806 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearson Middle School
How many students attend Pearson Middle School?
Pearson Middle School has 806 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marietta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 860 (2022-23) → 839 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearson Middle School is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearson Middle School?
82.2% of students at Pearson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pearson Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment, in Marietta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearson Middle School?
Pearson 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 Pearson Middle School rank among middle schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearson Middle School ranks #8 of 12 middle schools in Marietta, 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 Marietta on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Pearson 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.