Enrollment
931
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fayetteville, GA
Rising Starr Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rising Starr Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130213002166
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rising Starr Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Fayetteville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 6.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rising Starr Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rising Starr Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Fayetteville, GA.
School address
District: Fayette County · Georgia
NCES ID 130213002166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rising Starr Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rising Starr Middle School
Rising Starr Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Fayetteville, Georgia, enrolling 931 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.4% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 931 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 171 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Fayetteville's middle schools, it stands alongside Bennett's Mill Middle School (876 students): Rising Starr Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 12.7:1).
Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students) and Fayette County High School (1,360 students) alongside Rising Starr 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 Rising Starr Middle School compares
Rising Starr 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.4% | ▼ 89% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 931 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
931
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,095
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 9.0%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Rising Starr Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County, which includes Rising Starr Middle School.
$13,095
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 37.6%
Federal 8.4%
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 Rising Starr Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintosh High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayette County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starrs Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitewater High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandy Creek High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rising Starr Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,360
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Fayetteville
2 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 (~931 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rising Starr Middle School
How many students attend Rising Starr Middle School?
Rising Starr Middle School has 931 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fayetteville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rising Starr Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rising Starr Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Rising Starr Middle School?
6.4% of students at Rising Starr Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rising Starr Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rising Starr Middle School is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Fayetteville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rising Starr Middle School?
Rising Starr Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Rising Starr Middle School rank among middle schools in Fayetteville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rising Starr Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville on the city page.
Is Rising Starr Middle School a good school?
Rising Starr Middle School earns 48/100 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 Fayette County?
Besides Rising Starr Middle School, Fayette County also operates Mcintosh High School (1,762 students), Fayette County High School (1,360 students), and Starrs Mill High School (1,357 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.
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