- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lawrenceville, GA
Sweetwater Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sweetwater Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130255001144
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sweetwater Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sweetwater Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sweetwater Middle School ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Lawrenceville, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255001144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Sweetwater Middle School held near 1,441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 104.5 → 104.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-39 students YoY 130255001144 · Lawrenceville, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,470 enr · 14.1:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Sweetwater Middle School held near 1,441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-39 headcount). Teacher FTE held 104.5 → 104.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sweetwater Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school 1,470
Sweetwater Middle School
1,470 students
What this shows Sweetwater Middle School reports 1,470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sweetwater Middle School compares
Sweetwater 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 18% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,470 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,470
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Georgia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
299
in-school suspensions + 196 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.5%
African American 15.0%
Asian 7.3%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Sweetwater Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sweetwater Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sweetwater Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Lawrenceville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Richards Middle School
Standard public school
1,974 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Creekland Middle School
Standard public school
1,693 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Crews Middle School
Standard public school
1,443 students 17:1 students per teacher
Five Forks Middle School
Standard public school
1,239 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Moore Middle School
Standard public school
971 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Jordan Middle School
Standard public school
757 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sweetwater Middle School
How many students attend Sweetwater Middle School?
Sweetwater Middle School has 1,470 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lawrenceville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,480 (2022-23) → 1,441 (2023-24), nearly flat (-39).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Sweetwater Middle School?
71.6% of students at Sweetwater Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sweetwater Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sweetwater Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sweetwater Middle School?
Sweetwater Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Sweetwater Middle School rank among middle schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Sweetwater Middle School ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Lawrenceville, 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 Lawrenceville on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Sweetwater Middle School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.