At a glance
Reported students
338
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia middle enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
653
Bowdon Middle School: 338 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 274
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Bowdon Middle School
Bowdon Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Bowdon. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Carroll County. NCES reports 338 students for 2024–25.
Among 483 middle schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 733 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74%) and Black (10.4%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bowdon Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.67
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.17
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74%
- Hispanic9.8%
- Black10.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Carroll County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mt. Zion Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
404 reported students
Villa Rica Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
481 reported students
Temple Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
682 reported students
Bay Springs Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
723 reported students
Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,009 reported students
Bowdon High School
High · Grades 09–12
428 reported students
Public schools near Bowdon Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KidsPeace Other · Carroll County | 04–12 | 50 | 0.7 mi |
| Bowdon High School High · Carroll County | 09–12 | 428 | 2.6 mi |
| Bowdon Elementary School Elementary · Carroll County | PK–05 | 781 | 2.8 mi |
| Mt. Zion Middle School Middle · Carroll County | 06–08 | 404 | 5.7 mi |
| Carrollton Middle School Middle · Carrollton City | 06–08 | 1,280 | 8.3 mi |
| Central Middle School Middle · Carroll County | 06–08 | 1,009 | 9.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bowdon Middle School
What grades does Bowdon Middle School serve?
Bowdon Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Carroll County.
How many students attend Bowdon Middle School?
Bowdon Middle School reported 338 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 274 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bowdon Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 338 students and 22.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bowdon Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bowdon Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Carroll County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bowdon Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bowdon Middle School in?
Bowdon Middle School is part of Carroll County, based in Carrollton, GA, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bowdon Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include KidsPeace (0.7 mi), Bowdon High School (2.6 mi), Bowdon Elementary School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.