At a glance
Reported students
963
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63.2
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
77th percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
647
Gardner-Newman Middle School: 963 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
- 1,030
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65.33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Gardner-Newman Middle School
Gardner-Newman Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in LaGrange. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Troup County. NCES reports 963 students for 2024–25.
Among 483 middle schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 733 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th 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 Black (46%) and White (29.8%). English learners represent 6.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. 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 Gardner-Newman Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 63.2 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 3 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
- 6.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White29.8%
- Hispanic16.4%
- Black46%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.7%
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 Troup County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Long Cane Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
988 reported students
Callaway Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
656 reported students
Callaway High School
High · Grades 09–12
930 reported students
Franklin Forest Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
690 reported students
Clearview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
676 reported students
Ethel W. Kight Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
656 reported students
Public schools near Gardner-Newman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callaway High School High · Troup County | 09–12 | 930 | 1.2 mi |
| Franklin Forest Elementary Elementary · Troup County | PK–05 | 690 | 3 mi |
| Bradfield Center - Ault Academy High · Troup County | 05–12 | 24 | 3 mi |
| Callaway Elementary School Elementary · Troup County | PK–05 | 638 | 3.1 mi |
| LaGrange High School High · Troup County | 09–12 | 1,399 | 3.3 mi |
| Callaway Middle School Middle · Troup County | 06–08 | 656 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gardner-Newman Middle School
What grades does Gardner-Newman Middle School serve?
Gardner-Newman Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Troup County.
How many students attend Gardner-Newman Middle School?
Gardner-Newman Middle School reported 963 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,030 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gardner-Newman Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 963 students and 63.2 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 Gardner-Newman Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gardner-Newman Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Troup County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Gardner-Newman Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.5% 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 Gardner-Newman Middle School in?
Gardner-Newman Middle School is part of Troup County, based in LaGrange, GA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gardner-Newman Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Callaway High School (1.2 mi), Franklin Forest Elementary (3 mi), Bradfield Center - Ault Academy (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.