Enrollment
626
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jesup, GA
Arthur Williams Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Arthur Williams Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130555000685
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur Williams Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Jesup · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Arthur Williams Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur Williams Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Jesup, GA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arthur Williams Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arthur Williams Middle School
Arthur Williams Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Jesup, Georgia, enrolling 626 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 626 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 335 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #322, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 596 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 210 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 626 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Jesup's middle schools, it stands alongside Martha Puckett Middle School (541 students): Arthur Williams Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 13.9:1).
Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (1,576 students) and Jesup Elementary School (706 students) alongside Arthur Williams 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 Arthur Williams Middle School compares
Arthur Williams 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Georgia - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$13,281
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 596 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 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
White 56.7%
African American 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Arthur Williams Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne County, which includes Arthur Williams Middle School.
$13,281
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 50.0%
Federal 21.5%
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 Arthur Williams Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jesup Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bacon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martha Puckett Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur Williams Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Jesup
1 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 (~626 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Arthur Williams Middle School
How many students attend Arthur Williams Middle School?
Arthur Williams Middle School has 626 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jesup, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur Williams Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur Williams Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arthur Williams Middle School?
75.2% of students at Arthur Williams Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur Williams Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Arthur Williams Middle School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Jesup, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur Williams Middle School?
Arthur Williams Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Arthur Williams Middle School rank among public schools in Jesup?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur Williams Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Jesup, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jesup on the city page.
Is Arthur Williams Middle School a good school?
Arthur Williams Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Wayne County?
Besides Arthur Williams Middle School, Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (1,576 students), Jesup Elementary School (706 students), and Bacon Elementary School (690 students). See the Wayne County district page for the complete list.
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