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C. W. Davis Middle School

4335 Falcon Pkwy, Flowery Branch, GA 30542Hall County
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
794
Students
Total enrolled
$15,070
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
5% vs nat'l
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
7% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
17% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 794 students in grades 06–08 in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,070 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

C. W. Davis Middle School is a large middle in Flowery Branch, Georgia, serving grades 06–08 with 794 students. The district invests $15,070 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at C. W. Davis Middle School

794
Total Students
14.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
44%
Free Lunch
55
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution425 male · 369 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility44%
National avg 52% · 346 students
Student Composition
54%
30%
9%
Asian2%
White54%
Hispanic / Latino30%
Black9%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130261002326

Academic Outcomes at C. W. Davis Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 36th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30542

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,070Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,070
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,631
Student Support$2,863
Administration$1,808
Operations$2,260
Other$1,507
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,070 spent per student, an estimated $6,676 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
42%
State government
42.9%
Local (property tax)
42.4%
Federal programs
14.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyHall County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (770)965-3020
NCES ID: 130261002326
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Flowery Branch seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
4335 Falcon Pkwy, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.