Enrollment
937
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rome Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rome Middle School
Rome Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Rome, Georgia, enrolling 937 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.7% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 937 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 362 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #221.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and African American (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 469 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 382 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 937 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Rome City also operates Rome High School (1,986 students) and West End Elementary School (1,005 students) alongside Rome 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 Rome Middle School compares
Rome 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,063
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rome City, which includes Rome Middle School.
$13,063
Per student
-6%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 46.9%
Federal 17.7%
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 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
- 1,986
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~937 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rome Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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