Enrollment
671
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockmart, GA
Rockmart Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rockmart Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130420003442
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockmart Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Rockmart · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockmart Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockmart Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rockmart, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockmart Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockmart Middle School
Rockmart Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Rockmart, Georgia, enrolling 671 students.
At 14.3:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 671 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 375 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 238 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 671 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Polk County also operates Cedartown High School (1,448 students) and Cedartown Middle School (997 students) alongside Rockmart 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 Rockmart Middle School compares
Rockmart 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 28% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,775
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 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 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 69.9%
African American 16.4%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Rockmart Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Polk County, which includes Rockmart Middle School.
$12,775
Per student
-8%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.6%
State 52.0%
Federal 22.3%
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 Rockmart Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedartown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedartown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockmart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Wert Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockmart Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,448
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~671 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rockmart Middle School
How many students attend Rockmart Middle School?
Rockmart Middle School has 671 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockmart, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockmart Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockmart 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 Rockmart Middle School?
77.9% of students at Rockmart Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockmart Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rockmart Middle School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Rockmart, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockmart Middle School?
Rockmart Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Rockmart Middle School rank among public schools in Rockmart?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockmart Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Rockmart, 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 Rockmart on the city page.
Is Rockmart Middle School a good school?
Rockmart Middle School earns 47/100 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 Polk County?
Besides Rockmart Middle School, Polk County also operates Cedartown High School (1,448 students), Cedartown Middle School (997 students), and Rockmart High School (956 students). See the Polk County district page for the complete list.
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