- Enrollment
- 1,448
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Rockmart Middle School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 130420003442 · Rockmart, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 14.3:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedartown High School (1,448 students)
Rockmart Middle School held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.4 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Rockmart Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedartown High
Cedartown High School
1,448 students
- Cedartown Midd
Cedartown Middle School
997 students
- Rockmart High
Rockmart High School
956 students
- Eastside Eleme
Eastside Elementary School
764 students
- Van Wert Eleme
Van Wert Elementary School
693 students
- This school
Rockmart Middle School
671 students
What this shows Rockmart Middle School reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockmart Middle School compares
Rockmart 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,543
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 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.
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
District finance for Polk County reports $13,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~671 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.