Enrollment
1,455
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverwatch Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverwatch Middle School
Riverwatch Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Suwanee, Georgia, enrolling 1,455 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Georgia schools and 26% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.7% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the Georgia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,455 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #49.
Its student body is led by Asian (62%) and White (22%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 485 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Forsyth County spends $10,928 per pupil, 21% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Suwanee's middle schools, it stands alongside Northbrook Middle School (944 students): Riverwatch Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 17.2:1).
Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students) and South Forsyth High School (2,634 students) alongside Riverwatch 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 Riverwatch Middle School compares
Riverwatch 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,928
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forsyth County, which includes Riverwatch Middle School.
$10,928
Per student
-21%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 38.4%
Federal 7.0%
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 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
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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.
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 (~1,455 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Riverwatch Middle School a good school?
Riverwatch Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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