- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marietta, GA
Simpson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Simpson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130129002023
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simpson Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #9 of 12
- middle schools in Marietta · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Simpson Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simpson Middle School ranks #9 of 12 middle schools in Marietta, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Simpson Middle School held near 884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.6 → 56.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 130129002023 · Marietta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
884 enr · 15.5:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Simpson Middle School held near 884 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.6 → 56.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Simpson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell High
Campbell High School
3,085 students
- Osborne High S
Osborne High School
2,790 students
- Walton High Sc
Walton High School
2,705 students
- Pebblebrook Hi
Pebblebrook High School
2,574 students
- North Cobb Hig
North Cobb High School
2,463 students
- This school 884
Simpson Middle School
884 students
What this shows Simpson Middle School reports 884 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simpson Middle School compares
Simpson 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 81% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 884 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
884
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Georgia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$14,680
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
102
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Asian 12.7%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Simpson Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cobb County reports $14,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Simpson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simpson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,790
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,705
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,574
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,463
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Marietta
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
East Cobb Middle School
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Marietta Middle School
Standard public school
1,352 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Dickerson Middle School
Standard public school
1,225 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Dodgen Middle School
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1,178 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Hightower Trail Middle School
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944 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mabry Middle School
Standard public school
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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 (~884 students)
Frequently asked questions about Simpson Middle School
How many students attend Simpson Middle School?
Simpson Middle School has 884 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marietta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 844 (2022-23) → 884 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simpson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simpson Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Simpson Middle School?
11.7% of students at Simpson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simpson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Simpson Middle School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Marietta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simpson Middle School?
Simpson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Simpson Middle School rank among middle schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, Simpson Middle School ranks #9 of 12 middle schools in Marietta, 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 Marietta on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Simpson Middle School, Cobb County also operates Campbell High School (3,085 students), Osborne High School (2,790 students), and Walton High School (2,705 students). See the Cobb County district page for the complete list.