- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Duluth, GA
River Trail Middle School
Federal NCES profile for River Trail Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130228002493
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Trail Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
River Trail Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Trail Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Duluth, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
River Trail Middle School held near 1,094 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 77.0 → 76.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 130228002493 · Duluth, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,098 enr · 14.3:1 · 6.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Westlake High School (2,056 students)
River Trail Middle School held near 1,094 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 77.0 → 76.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
River Trail 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
River Trail Middle School
1,098 students
What this shows River Trail Middle School reports 1,098 students on the CCD universe file.
How River Trail Middle School compares
River Trail 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 89% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,098 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,098
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.7%
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Georgia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 58.6%
White 17.1%
African American 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Asian at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, River Trail Middle School is more 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 River Trail Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Trail 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 Duluth
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Radloff Middle School
Standard public school
1,315 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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
Coleman Middle School
Standard public school
711 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,098 students)
Frequently asked questions about River Trail Middle School
How many students attend River Trail Middle School?
River Trail Middle School has 1,098 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Duluth, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,088 (2022-23) → 1,094 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Trail Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Trail Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 River Trail Middle School?
6.7% of students at River Trail Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Trail Middle School?
The largest demographic group at River Trail Middle School is Asian at 58.6% of enrollment, in Duluth, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Trail Middle School?
River Trail Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 River Trail Middle School rank among middle schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, River Trail Middle School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides River Trail 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.