- Enrollment
- 1,576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Arthur Williams Middle School shrank from 650 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 130555000685 · Jesup, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 14.9:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne County High School (1,576 students)
Arthur Williams Middle School shrank from 650 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Arthur Williams Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne County H
Wayne County High School
1,576 students
- Jesup Elementa
Jesup Elementary School
706 students
- Bacon Elementa
Bacon Elementary School
690 students
- This school 626
Arthur Williams Middle School
626 students
- Martha Rawls S 543
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
543 students
- Martha Puckett 541
Martha Puckett Middle School
541 students
What this shows Arthur Williams Middle School reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arthur Williams Middle School compares
Arthur Williams Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,479
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Wayne County reports $13,479 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~626 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), down 40.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.