- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Atlanta, 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 130174000672
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 6
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 near the Georgia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #17 of 18
- middle schools in Atlanta · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sequoyah Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoyah Middle School ranks #17 of 18 middle schools in Atlanta, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174000672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Sequoyah Middle School held near 1,710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 112.0 → 109.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-53 students YoY 130174000672 · Atlanta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,713 enr · 15.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Sequoyah Middle School held near 1,710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 112.0 → 109.0 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
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- This school
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- Tucker High Sc
Tucker High School
1,614 students
What this shows Sequoyah Middle School reports 1,713 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sequoyah Middle School compares
Sequoyah 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,713 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,713
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Georgia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$15,368
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 197 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.8%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
White 0.7%
Two or More 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Sequoyah Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tucker High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Atlanta
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Willis a. Sutton Middle School
Standard public school
1,619 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Peachtree Middle School
Standard public school
1,214 students 15:1 students per teacher
David T Howard Middle School
Standard public school
1,073 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Sandtown Middle School
Standard public school
956 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Charter School
Standard public school
945 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
Standard public school
879 students 14.4:1 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 (~1,713 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sequoyah Middle School
How many students attend Sequoyah Middle School?
Sequoyah Middle School has 1,713 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Atlanta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,763 (2022-23) → 1,710 (2023-24), nearly flat (-53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sequoyah Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sequoyah Middle School?
100.0% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 92.8% of enrollment, in Atlanta, GA.
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 middle schools in Atlanta?
By Resource Investment Index, Sequoyah Middle School ranks #17 of 18 middle schools in Atlanta, 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 Atlanta on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Sequoyah Middle School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.