- Enrollment
- 3,249
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cumming, GA
Vickery Creek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vickery Creek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130222002261
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vickery Creek Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools.
- #4 of 9
- middle schools in Cumming · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Vickery Creek Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vickery Creek Middle School ranks #4 of 9 middle schools in Cumming, GA.
School address
District: Forsyth County · Georgia
NCES ID 130222002261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Vickery Creek Middle School grew from 1,022 students in 2022-23 to 1,078 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.2 → 57.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 130222002261 · Cumming, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,058 enr · 18.2:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert High School (3,249 students)
Vickery Creek Middle School grew from 1,022 students in 2022-23 to 1,078 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 58.2 → 57.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Vickery Creek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lambert High S
Lambert High School
3,249 students
- South Forsyth
South Forsyth High School
2,634 students
- Denmark High S
Denmark High School
2,527 students
- West Forsyth H
West Forsyth High School
2,503 students
- Forsyth Centra
Forsyth Central High School
2,457 students
- This school 1,058
Vickery Creek Middle School
1,058 students
What this shows Vickery Creek Middle School reports 1,058 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vickery Creek Middle School compares
Vickery Creek Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 90% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,058
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% 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
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,993
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 50.3%
Asian 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Vickery Creek Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forsyth County reports $11,993 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vickery Creek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denmark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Forsyth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forsyth Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vickery Creek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,634
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Cumming
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Lakeside Middle School
Standard public school
1,513 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Hendricks Middle School
Standard public school
1,376 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
South Forsyth Middle School
Standard public school
1,319 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Liberty Middle School
Standard public school
1,256 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
North Forsyth Middle School
Standard public school
1,164 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Otwell Middle School
Standard public school
1,062 students 14.2:1 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 (~1,058 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vickery Creek Middle School
How many students attend Vickery Creek Middle School?
Vickery Creek Middle School has 1,058 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cumming, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,022 (2022-23) → 1,078 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vickery Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vickery Creek Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vickery Creek Middle School?
6.3% of students at Vickery Creek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vickery Creek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vickery Creek Middle School is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Cumming, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vickery Creek Middle School?
Vickery Creek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Vickery Creek Middle School rank among middle schools in Cumming?
By Resource Investment Index, Vickery Creek Middle School ranks #4 of 9 middle schools in Cumming, 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 Cumming on the city page.
What other schools are in Forsyth County?
Besides Vickery Creek Middle School, Forsyth County also operates Lambert High School (3,249 students), South Forsyth High School (2,634 students), and Denmark High School (2,527 students). See the Forsyth County district page for the complete list.