- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dallas, GA
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130402003693
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Dallas, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402003693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School held near 1,499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 83.0 → 83.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 130402003693 · Dallas, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
834 enr · 10:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School held near 1,499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE held 83.0 → 83.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Paulding
North Paulding High School
3,015 students
- Paulding Count
Paulding County High School
2,099 students
- East Paulding
East Paulding High School
1,985 students
- South Paulding
South Paulding High School
1,881 students
- Hiram High Sch
Hiram High School
1,460 students
- This school 834
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School
834 students
What this shows Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School reports 834 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School compares
Sammy Mcclure Sr. 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 81% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 834 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
834
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 6% in Georgia - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$13,037
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 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
African American 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paulding County reports $13,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Paulding High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paulding County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Paulding High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Paulding High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Dallas
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Lena Mae Moses Middle School
Standard public school
921 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Carl Scoggins Sr. Middle School
Standard public school
809 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Herschel Jones Middle School
Standard public school
728 students 14:1 students per teacher
P. B. Ritch Middle School
Standard public school
690 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
East Paulding Middle School
Standard public school
630 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
South Paulding Middle School
Standard public school
507 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~834 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School
How many students attend Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School?
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School has 834 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dallas, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,536 (2022-23) → 1,499 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School is 10:1, which is 31% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 36% 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 Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School?
11.8% of students at Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Dallas, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School?
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School rank among middle schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Dallas, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Paulding County?
Besides Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School, Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 students), Paulding County High School (2,099 students), and East Paulding High School (1,985 students). See the Paulding County district page for the complete list.