- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-206 students YoY
Renaissance Middle School shrank from 1,166 students in 2022-23 to 960 in 2023-24 (-17.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 64.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-206 students YoY 130228003563 · Fairburn, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
977 enr · 14.8:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
Renaissance Middle School shrank from 1,166 students in 2022-23 to 960 in 2023-24 (-17.7%). Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 64.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Renaissance Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westlake High
Westlake High School
2,056 students
- Roswell High S
Roswell High School
2,035 students
- Alpharetta Hig
Alpharetta High School
2,024 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,999 students
- Langston Hughe
Langston Hughes High School
1,891 students
- This school
Renaissance Middle School
977 students
What this shows Renaissance Middle School reports 977 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renaissance Middle School compares
Renaissance Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,183
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 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.
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
District finance for Fulton County reports $15,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,035
- 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.
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 (~977 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,166 (2022-23) → 960 (2023-24), down 206.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.