- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buford, GA
Twin Rivers Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Twin Rivers 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 130255003912
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twin Rivers Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Buford · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Twin Rivers Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Rivers Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Buford, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Twin Rivers Middle School held near 1,627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 110.4 → 107.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 130255003912 · Buford, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,669 enr · 15.2:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Twin Rivers Middle School held near 1,627 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 110.4 → 107.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Twin Rivers 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
Twin Rivers Middle School
1,669 students
What this shows Twin Rivers Middle School reports 1,669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twin Rivers Middle School compares
Twin Rivers 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 43% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,669 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,669
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Georgia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
236
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
White 21.2%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 31.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.0, Twin Rivers Middle School is more 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 Twin Rivers 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twin Rivers 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 Buford
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 (~1,669 students)
Frequently asked questions about Twin Rivers Middle School
How many students attend Twin Rivers Middle School?
Twin Rivers Middle School has 1,669 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buford, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,616 (2022-23) → 1,627 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Rivers Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Rivers Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Twin Rivers Middle School?
34.7% of students at Twin Rivers Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Rivers Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Twin Rivers Middle School is African American at 31.9% of enrollment, in Buford, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Rivers Middle School?
Twin Rivers 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 Twin Rivers Middle School rank among middle schools in Buford?
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Rivers Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Buford, 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 Buford on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Twin Rivers 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.