- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Riverdale, GA
Sequoyah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sequoyah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130123003317
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sequoyah Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Riverdale · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sequoyah Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoyah Middle School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Riverdale, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123003317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Sequoyah Middle School shrank from 842 students in 2022-23 to 796 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 130123003317 · Riverdale, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 16.6:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Sequoyah Middle School shrank from 842 students in 2022-23 to 796 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sequoyah Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 765
Sequoyah Middle School
765 students
What this shows Sequoyah Middle School reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sequoyah Middle School compares
Sequoyah Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Georgia - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$14,609
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.5%
White 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Sequoyah Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sequoyah Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sequoyah Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Riverdale
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 (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sequoyah Middle School
How many students attend Sequoyah Middle School?
Sequoyah Middle School has 765 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Riverdale, GA. CCD year-over-year: 842 (2022-23) → 796 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sequoyah Middle School?
90.5% of students at Sequoyah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sequoyah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sequoyah Middle School is African American at 62.4% of enrollment, in Riverdale, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sequoyah Middle School?
Sequoyah Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Sequoyah Middle School rank among public schools in Riverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoyah Middle School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Sequoyah Middle School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.