- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canton, GA
Teasley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Teasley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130111001971
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Teasley Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Teasley Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Teasley Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Canton, GA.
School address
District: Cherokee County · Georgia
NCES ID 130111001971 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Teasley Middle School held near 1,552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 122.0 → 116.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-54 students YoY 130111001971 · Canton, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,586 enr · 13:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee High School (3,012 students)
Teasley Middle School held near 1,552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-54 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 122.0 → 116.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Teasley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherokee High
Cherokee High School
3,012 students
- Etowah High Sc
Etowah High School
2,393 students
- Creekview High
Creekview High School
2,039 students
- Sequoyah High
Sequoyah High School
2,021 students
- Woodstock High
Woodstock High School
2,006 students
- This school
Teasley Middle School
1,586 students
What this shows Teasley Middle School reports 1,586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Teasley Middle School compares
Teasley 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 23% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,586 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,586
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Georgia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$13,292
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
353
in-school suspensions + 203 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 21 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Teasley Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee County reports $13,292 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Teasley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etowah High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodstock High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Teasley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,039
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Canton
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 (~1,586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Teasley Middle School
How many students attend Teasley Middle School?
Teasley Middle School has 1,586 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canton, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,606 (2022-23) → 1,552 (2023-24), nearly flat (-54).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Teasley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Teasley Middle School is 13:1, which is 10% 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 Teasley Middle School?
46.6% of students at Teasley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Teasley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Teasley Middle School is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Canton, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Teasley Middle School?
Teasley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Teasley Middle School rank among middle schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Teasley Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Canton, 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 Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Cherokee County?
Besides Teasley Middle School, Cherokee County also operates Cherokee High School (3,012 students), Etowah High School (2,393 students), and Creekview High School (2,039 students). See the Cherokee County district page for the complete list.