- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Suwanee, GA
Riverwatch Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Riverwatch Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130222003352
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverwatch Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #11 of 16
- public schools in Suwanee · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 3.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverwatch Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverwatch Middle School ranks #11 of 16 public schools in Suwanee, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222003352 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Riverwatch Middle School held near 1,513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.8 → 82.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 130222003352 · Suwanee, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,455 enr · 18.2:1 · 3.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
Riverwatch Middle School held near 1,513 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.8 → 82.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Riverwatch Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lambert High S
Lambert High School
3,249 students
- South Forsyth
South Forsyth High School
2,634 students
- Denmark High S
Denmark High School
2,527 students
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High School
2,503 students
- Forsyth Centra
Forsyth Central High School
2,457 students
- This school
Riverwatch Middle School
1,455 students
What this shows Riverwatch Middle School reports 1,455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverwatch Middle School compares
Riverwatch 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.7% | ▼ 94% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,455 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,455
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,993
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Asian 61.7%
White 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Riverwatch Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forsyth County reports $11,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverwatch Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverwatch Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Suwanee
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 (~1,455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverwatch Middle School
How many students attend Riverwatch Middle School?
Riverwatch Middle School has 1,455 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Suwanee, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,537 (2022-23) → 1,513 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverwatch Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverwatch Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverwatch Middle School?
3.7% of students at Riverwatch Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverwatch Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Riverwatch Middle School is Asian at 61.7% of enrollment, in Suwanee, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverwatch Middle School?
Riverwatch Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Riverwatch Middle School rank among public schools in Suwanee?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverwatch Middle School ranks #11 of 16 public schools in Suwanee, 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 Suwanee on the city page.
What other schools are in Forsyth County?
Besides Riverwatch Middle School, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and Denmark High School (2,527 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.