Enrollment
937
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Point, GA
Woodland Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130228002036
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in East Point · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in East Point, GA.
School address
District: Fulton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130228002036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodland Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodland Middle School
Woodland Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in East Point, Georgia, enrolling 937 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Georgia schools and 30% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Georgia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 937 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 279 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #269, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 937 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 389 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 937 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among East Point's middle schools, it stands alongside Paul D. West Middle School (814 students): Woodland Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.7:1 vs 14.5:1).
Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students) and Roswell High School (2,035 students) alongside Woodland Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Woodland Middle School compares
Woodland Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 937 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
937
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 94% in Georgia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$13,999
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 937 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 323 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 2.3%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Woodland Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fulton County, which includes Woodland Middle School.
$13,999
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.5%
State 26.9%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Woodland Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roswell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alpharetta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Langston Hughes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodland Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,024
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in East Point
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~937 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodland Middle School
How many students attend Woodland Middle School?
Woodland Middle School has 937 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Point, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodland Middle School?
100.0% of students at Woodland Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Middle School is African American at 88.3% of enrollment, in East Point, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Middle School?
Woodland Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodland Middle School rank among middle schools in East Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in East Point, 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 East Point on the city page.
Is Woodland Middle School a good school?
Woodland Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fulton County?
Besides Woodland Middle School, Fulton County also operates Westlake High School (2,056 students), Roswell High School (2,035 students), and Alpharetta High School (2,024 students). See the Fulton County district page for the complete list.
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