Enrollment
806
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pearson Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pearson Middle School
Pearson Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Marietta, Georgia, enrolling 806 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 806 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 338 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #89.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 449 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 806 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Marietta's middle schools, it stands alongside East Cobb Middle School (1,352 students): Pearson Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 16.9:1).
Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students) and Osborne High School (2,790 students) alongside Pearson 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 Pearson Middle School compares
Pearson 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,203
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
Counselors3.0 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cobb County, which includes Pearson Middle School.
$13,203
Per student
-5%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 35.4%
Federal 11.9%
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 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
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~806 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pearson Middle School a good school?
Pearson Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 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.
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