- Enrollment
- 1,762
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Rising Starr Middle School held near 958 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.2 → 66.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 130213002166 · Fayetteville, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
931 enr · 14.1:1 · 6.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcintosh High School (1,762 students)
Rising Starr Middle School held near 958 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.2 → 66.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Rising Starr Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcintosh High
Mcintosh High School
1,762 students
- Fayette County
Fayette County High School
1,360 students
- Starrs Mill Hi
Starrs Mill High School
1,357 students
- Whitewater Hig
Whitewater High School
1,303 students
- Sandy Creek Hi
Sandy Creek High School
1,189 students
- This school
Rising Starr Middle School
931 students
What this shows Rising Starr Middle School reports 931 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rising Starr Middle School compares
Rising Starr Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$14,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
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.
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
District finance for Fayette County reports $14,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,360
- 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.
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 (~931 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 926 (2022-23) → 958 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.