Enrollment
506
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kennesaw, GA
Pine Mountain Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pine Mountain Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130129000511
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pine Mountain Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Kennesaw · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pine Mountain Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Mountain Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Kennesaw, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pine Mountain Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pine Mountain Middle School
Pine Mountain Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Kennesaw, Georgia, enrolling 506 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 506 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 291 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 169 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 224 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 506 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Kennesaw's middle schools, it stands alongside Mcclure Middle School (1,030 students): Pine Mountain Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 16.1:1).
Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students) and Osborne High School (2,790 students) alongside Pine Mountain 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 Pine Mountain Middle School compares
Pine Mountain 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 41% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in Georgia - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
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 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.3 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
African American 38.7%
White 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Pine Mountain 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 Cobb County, which includes Pine Mountain 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 Pine Mountain 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 Pine Mountain 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 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
Palmer Middle School
Standard public school
803 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Awtrey Middle School
Standard public school
593 students 13.8:1 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 (~506 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pine Mountain Middle School
How many students attend Pine Mountain Middle School?
Pine Mountain Middle School has 506 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kennesaw, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Mountain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pine Mountain Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Pine Mountain Middle School?
36.1% of students at Pine Mountain Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pine Mountain Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pine Mountain Middle School is African American at 38.7% of enrollment, in Kennesaw, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pine Mountain Middle School?
Pine Mountain Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Pine Mountain Middle School rank among middle schools in Kennesaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Pine Mountain Middle School ranks #1 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.
Is Pine Mountain Middle School a good school?
Pine Mountain Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. 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 Pine Mountain 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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