Enrollment
1,713
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
112.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sequoyah Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sequoyah Middle School
Sequoyah Middle School is a high-poverty, large middle school in Atlanta, Georgia, enrolling 1,713 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,713 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Atlanta's middle schools, it stands alongside Willis a. Sutton Middle School (1,619 students): Sequoyah Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 15.3:1).
Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students) and Dunwoody High School (2,012 students) alongside Sequoyah 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 Sequoyah Middle School compares
Sequoyah 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,594
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb County, which includes Sequoyah Middle School.
$15,594
Per student
+12%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 32.7%
Federal 15.7%
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 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
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~1,713 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sequoyah Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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