- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Temple, GA
Villa Rica Middle
Federal NCES profile for Villa Rica Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130084003301
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Villa Rica Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Temple · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Villa Rica Middle has class sizes larger than 70% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Villa Rica Middle ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Temple, GA.
School address
District: Carroll County · Georgia
NCES ID 130084003301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Villa Rica Middle held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 130084003301 · Temple, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 15.5:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Villa Rica High School (1,681 students)
Villa Rica Middle held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Villa Rica Middle 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 481
Villa Rica Middle
481 students
What this shows Villa Rica Middle reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Villa Rica Middle compares
Villa Rica Middle 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 11% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Georgia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.6%
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 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 40.5%
White 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Villa Rica Middle 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 Villa Rica Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Rica High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Temple High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Villa Rica Middle'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 (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about Villa Rica Middle
How many students attend Villa Rica Middle?
Villa Rica Middle has 481 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Temple, GA. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Rica Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Villa Rica Middle is 15.5:1, which is 8% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Villa Rica Middle?
54.1% of students at Villa Rica Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Villa Rica Middle?
The largest demographic group at Villa Rica Middle is African American at 40.5% of enrollment, in Temple, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Villa Rica Middle?
Villa Rica Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Villa Rica Middle rank among public schools in Temple?
By Resource Investment Index, Villa Rica Middle ranks #5 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 Villa Rica Middle, 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.