- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stone Mountain, GA
Stone Mountain Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stone Mountain Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130174003337
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stone Mountain Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Stone Mountain · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stone Mountain Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stone Mountain Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Stone Mountain, GA.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130174003337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Stone Mountain Middle School shrank from 1,072 students in 2022-23 to 1,011 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 63.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 130174003337 · Stone Mountain, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
986 enr · 15.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Stone Mountain Middle School shrank from 1,072 students in 2022-23 to 1,011 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 62.5 → 63.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Stone Mountain 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
Stone Mountain Middle School
986 students
What this shows Stone Mountain Middle School reports 986 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stone Mountain Middle School compares
Stone Mountain 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 986 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
986
Bigger than 91% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Georgia - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.7%
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 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 232 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Asian 10.8%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Stone Mountain Middle School is about as mixed as 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 Stone Mountain 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stone Mountain 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 (~986 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stone Mountain Middle School
How many students attend Stone Mountain Middle School?
Stone Mountain Middle School has 986 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stone Mountain, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,072 (2022-23) → 1,011 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stone Mountain Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stone Mountain Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stone Mountain Middle School?
100.0% of students at Stone Mountain Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stone Mountain Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stone Mountain Middle School is African American at 68.0% of enrollment, in Stone Mountain, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stone Mountain Middle School?
Stone Mountain Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Stone Mountain Middle School rank among middle schools in Stone Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Stone Mountain Middle School ranks #4 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 Stone Mountain 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.