- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marietta, GA
Smitha Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Smitha Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130129000242
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smitha Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools.
- #7 of 12
- middle schools in Marietta · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Smitha Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smitha Middle School ranks #7 of 12 middle schools in Marietta, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Smitha Middle School held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.2 → 63.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 130129000242 · Marietta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
866 enr · 12.7:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Smitha Middle School held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.2 → 63.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Smitha 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 866
Smitha Middle School
866 students
What this shows Smitha Middle School reports 866 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smitha Middle School compares
Smitha 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 14% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 866 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
866
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Georgia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
189
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.2%
African American 26.9%
White 5.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Smitha 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 Smitha Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osborne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebblebrook High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cobb High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smitha 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
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East Cobb Middle School
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Marietta Middle School
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1,352 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Dickerson Middle School
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Dodgen Middle School
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1,178 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Hightower Trail Middle School
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Mabry Middle 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 (~866 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smitha Middle School
How many students attend Smitha Middle School?
Smitha Middle School has 866 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marietta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 881 (2022-23) → 868 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smitha Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smitha Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Smitha Middle School?
69.0% of students at Smitha Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smitha Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Smitha Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.2% of enrollment, in Marietta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smitha Middle School?
Smitha Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Smitha Middle School rank among middle schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, Smitha Middle School ranks #7 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 Smitha 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.