- Enrollment
- 3,001
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newnan, GA
Smokey Road Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Smokey Road Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130150002367
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smokey Road Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Newnan · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Smokey Road Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smokey Road Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Newnan, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Smokey Road Middle School shrank from 595 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 130150002367 · Newnan, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 13.1:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: East Coweta High School (3,001 students)
Smokey Road Middle School shrank from 595 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Smokey Road Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Coweta Hi
East Coweta High School
3,001 students
- Newnan High Sc
Newnan High School
2,214 students
- Northgate High
Northgate High School
2,142 students
- Welch Elementa 1,012
Welch Elementary School
1,012 students
- Newnan Crossin 912
Newnan Crossing Elementary School
912 students
- This school 563
Smokey Road Middle School
563 students
What this shows Smokey Road Middle School reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smokey Road Middle School compares
Smokey Road 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Georgia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$12,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
African American 30.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Smokey Road Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coweta County reports $12,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smokey Road Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coweta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newnan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northgate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Welch Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newnan Crossing Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smokey Road Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Newnan
3 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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smokey Road Middle School
How many students attend Smokey Road Middle School?
Smokey Road Middle School has 563 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newnan, GA. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smokey Road Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smokey Road Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 Smokey Road Middle School?
49.7% of students at Smokey Road Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smokey Road Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Smokey Road Middle School is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Newnan, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smokey Road Middle School?
Smokey Road Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Smokey Road Middle School rank among middle schools in Newnan?
By Resource Investment Index, Smokey Road Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Newnan, 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 Newnan on the city page.
What other schools are in Coweta County?
Besides Smokey Road Middle School, Coweta County also operates East Coweta High School (3,001 students), Newnan High School (2,214 students), and Northgate High School (2,142 students). See the Coweta County district page for the complete list.