- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Temple, GA
Temple Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Temple Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130084002452
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Temple Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Temple · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Temple Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Temple Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Temple, GA.
School address
District: Carroll County · Georgia
NCES ID 130084002452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Temple Middle School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130084002452 · Temple, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 18.4:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Villa Rica High School (1,681 students)
Temple Middle School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Temple Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Villa Rica Hig
Villa Rica High School
1,681 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,338 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
1,009 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
991 students
- Temple High Sc
Temple High School
868 students
- This school
Temple Middle School
682 students
What this shows Temple Middle School reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Temple Middle School compares
Temple 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 15% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Georgia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$12,946
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 60.7%
African American 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Temple Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County reports $12,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Temple Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Temple High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Temple Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Temple
1 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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Temple Middle School
How many students attend Temple Middle School?
Temple Middle School has 682 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Temple, GA. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Temple Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Temple Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Temple Middle School?
51.5% of students at Temple Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Temple Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Temple Middle School is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Temple, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Temple Middle School?
Temple Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Temple Middle School rank among public schools in Temple?
By Resource Investment Index, Temple Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Temple, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Temple on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County?
Besides Temple Middle School, Carroll County also operates Villa Rica High School (1,681 students), Central High School (1,338 students), and Central Middle School (1,009 students). See the Carroll County district page for the complete list.