Enrollment
1,315
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Duluth, GA
Radloff Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Radloff 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 130255003398
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Radloff Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Radloff Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Radloff Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Duluth, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
102.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Radloff Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Radloff Middle School
Radloff Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Duluth, Georgia, enrolling 1,315 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,315 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 125 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 457 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,315 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Duluth's middle schools, it stands alongside Hull Middle School (1,267 students): Radloff Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 15.6:1).
Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students) and Grayson High School (3,627 students) alongside Radloff 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 Radloff Middle School compares
Radloff 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 30% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,315 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,315
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Georgia - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$13,113
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
244
in-school suspensions + 213 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.8 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 76.4%
African American 16.8%
Asian 3.4%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Radloff 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 Gwinnett County, which includes Radloff 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 Radloff Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Radloff 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 in Duluth
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hull Middle School
Standard public school
1,267 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Duluth Middle School
Standard public school
1,201 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
River Trail Middle School
Standard public school
1,098 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Coleman Middle School
Standard public school
711 students 13.4:1 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 (~1,315 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Radloff Middle School
How many students attend Radloff Middle School?
Radloff Middle School has 1,315 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Duluth, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Radloff Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Radloff Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 18% 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 Radloff Middle School?
78.9% of students at Radloff Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Radloff Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Radloff Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Duluth, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Radloff Middle School?
Radloff 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 Radloff Middle School rank among middle schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Radloff Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Duluth, 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 Duluth on the city page.
Is Radloff Middle School a good school?
Radloff Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of 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 Gwinnett County?
Besides Radloff 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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