- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rossville, GA
Rossville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rossville 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 130537003800
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rossville Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Rossville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rossville Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rossville Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Rossville, GA.
School address
District: Walker County · Georgia
NCES ID 130537003800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Rossville Middle School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130537003800 · Rossville, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 9.7:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeland High School (1,284 students)
Rossville Middle School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.9 → 48.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Rossville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeland High
Ridgeland High School
1,284 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
1,157 students
- Saddle Ridge E
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
772 students
- Cherokee Ridge
Cherokee Ridge Elementary
548 students
- Lafayette Midd 499
Lafayette Middle School
499 students
- This school 446
Rossville Middle School
446 students
What this shows Rossville Middle School reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rossville Middle School compares
Rossville 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 11% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 5% in Georgia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.0%
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
$14,698
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
African American 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Rossville Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walker County reports $14,698 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rossville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rossville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Rossville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rossville Middle School
How many students attend Rossville Middle School?
Rossville Middle School has 446 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rossville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rossville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rossville Middle School is 9.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 38% 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 Rossville Middle School?
67.3% of students at Rossville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rossville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rossville Middle School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Rossville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rossville Middle School?
Rossville 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 Rossville Middle School rank among public schools in Rossville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rossville Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Rossville, 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 Rossville on the city page.
What other schools are in Walker County?
Besides Rossville Middle School, Walker County also operates Ridgeland High School (1,284 students), Lafayette High School (1,157 students), and Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School (772 students). See the Walker County district page for the complete list.