Enrollment
977
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairburn, GA
Renaissance Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130228003563
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Fairburn · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Fairburn, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228003563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Renaissance Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Renaissance Middle School
Renaissance Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Fairburn, Georgia, enrolling 977 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 977 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 250 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #181, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (87% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 373 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 977 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fairburn's middle schools, it stands alongside Bear Creek Middle School (971 students): Renaissance Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 14.7:1).
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Roswell High School (2,035 students) alongside Renaissance 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 Renaissance Middle School compares
Renaissance 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 4% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 977 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
977
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Georgia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 314 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 2.3%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Renaissance 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 Fulton County, which includes Renaissance Middle School.
$13,999
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 26.9%
Federal 11.6%
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 Renaissance Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Fairburn
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~977 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Middle School
How many students attend Renaissance Middle School?
Renaissance Middle School has 977 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairburn, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renaissance Middle School?
63.1% of students at Renaissance Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Middle School is African American at 87.0% of enrollment, in Fairburn, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance Middle School?
Renaissance Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Renaissance Middle School rank among public schools in Fairburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Fairburn, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fairburn on the city page.
Is Renaissance Middle School a good school?
Renaissance Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less 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 Fulton County?
Besides Renaissance Middle School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.
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