- Enrollment
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rome, GA
Rome Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rome Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130444000154
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rome Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #14 of 19
- public schools in Rome · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rome Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rome Middle School ranks #14 of 19 public schools in Rome, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Rome Middle School held near 956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.5 → 76.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 130444000154 · Rome, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
937 enr · 12.2:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Rome High School (1,986 students)
Rome Middle School held near 956 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.5 → 76.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Rome Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rome High Scho
Rome High School
1,986 students
- West End Eleme
West End Elementary School
1,005 students
- This school
Rome Middle School
937 students
- West Central E 595
West Central Elementary School
595 students
- Elm Street Ele 558
Elm Street Elementary
558 students
- East Central E 439
East Central Elementary School
439 students
What this shows Rome Middle School reports 937 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rome Middle School compares
Rome 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 937 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
937
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Georgia - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$14,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
224
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
African American 33.6%
White 23.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.5, Rome Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rome City reports $14,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rome Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West End Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Central Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elm Street Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rome Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~937 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rome Middle School
How many students attend Rome Middle School?
Rome Middle School has 937 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rome, GA. CCD year-over-year: 966 (2022-23) → 956 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rome Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rome Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 22% 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 Rome Middle School?
49.7% of students at Rome Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rome Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rome Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment, in Rome, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rome Middle School?
Rome Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Rome Middle School rank among public schools in Rome?
By Resource Investment Index, Rome Middle School ranks #14 of 19 public schools in Rome, 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 Rome on the city page.
What other schools are in Rome City?
Besides Rome Middle School, Rome City also operates Rome High School (1,986 students), West End Elementary School (1,005 students), and West Central Elementary School (595 students). See the Rome City district page for the complete list.