- Enrollment
- 3,085
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Powder Springs, GA
Tapp Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tapp Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130129000541
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tapp Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Powder Springs · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tapp Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tapp Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Powder Springs, GA.
School address
District: Cobb County · Georgia
NCES ID 130129000541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Tapp Middle School held near 885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.6 → 57.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 130129000541 · Powder Springs, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 13.9:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell High School (3,085 students)
Tapp Middle School held near 885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.6 → 57.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Tapp 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 809
Tapp Middle School
809 students
What this shows Tapp Middle School reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tapp Middle School compares
Tapp 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 10% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
212
in-school suspensions + 156 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
White 5.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Tapp 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 Tapp 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 Tapp 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
Similar middle schools in Powder Springs
2 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 (~809 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tapp Middle School
How many students attend Tapp Middle School?
Tapp Middle School has 809 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Powder Springs, GA. CCD year-over-year: 873 (2022-23) → 885 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tapp Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tapp Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Tapp Middle School?
54.4% of students at Tapp Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tapp Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tapp Middle School is African American at 57.6% of enrollment, in Powder Springs, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tapp Middle School?
Tapp Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Tapp Middle School rank among middle schools in Powder Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Tapp Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Powder Springs, 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 Powder Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Cobb County?
Besides Tapp 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.