- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stone Mountain, GA
Stephenson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stephenson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130174001547
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephenson Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Stone Mountain · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephenson Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephenson Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Stone Mountain, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174001547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Stephenson Middle School held near 840 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 130174001547 · Stone Mountain, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
788 enr · 14.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Stephenson Middle School held near 840 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Stephenson 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
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school 788
Stephenson Middle School
788 students
What this shows Stephenson Middle School reports 788 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephenson Middle School compares
Stephenson 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
788
Bigger than 85% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Georgia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.5%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Stephenson 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 Stephenson 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephenson 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
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Stone Mountain
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 (~788 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stephenson Middle School
How many students attend Stephenson Middle School?
Stephenson Middle School has 788 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stone Mountain, GA. CCD year-over-year: 812 (2022-23) → 840 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephenson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephenson Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 9% 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 Stephenson Middle School?
100.0% of students at Stephenson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephenson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stephenson Middle School is African American at 83.4% of enrollment, in Stone Mountain, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephenson Middle School?
Stephenson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Stephenson Middle School rank among middle schools in Stone Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephenson Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Stone Mountain, 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 Stone Mountain on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Stephenson 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.