Enrollment
834
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
83.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Dallas, Georgia, enrolling 834 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10:1, Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School is leaner than roughly 94% of Georgia schools and 31% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.8% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 834 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 230 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #170, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 417 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 250 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 834 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dallas's middle schools, it stands alongside Lena Mae Moses Middle School (921 students): Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10:1 vs 16.2:1).
Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 students) and Paulding County High School (2,099 students) alongside Sammy Mcclure Sr. 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 Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School compares
Sammy Mcclure Sr. 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,640
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Paulding County, which includes Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School.
$11,640
Per student
-16%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.7%
State 51.2%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~834 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School a good school?
Sammy Mcclure Sr. Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of 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 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.
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