What is large and what is small?
Although there is no conclusive research on the question, the average size for a public elementary school is in the range of 300 to 400 students and 400 to 800 students for a middle school. High school populations are generally higher and can go up to 3,000 to 4,000 students in some counties. On the other hand, private institutions can combine elementary and secondary grades. This is the case for Mount Paran Christian School, a private K-12th grade school in Kennesaw with a student population of 1,110. “If we compare ourselves with other Christian schools, we are a fairly large school. If we compare ourselves with public schools in general, we are small. Now, if we compare ourselves with public high schools, we are very small,” says David Tilley, the school’s headmaster. More meaningful numbers In researching the right equation for your child, parents need to evaluate other information. At the top of the list come the number of students per class, the ratio of students per teacher and
