Enrollment
1,389
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moultrie, GA
Ca Gray Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Ca Gray Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130138000588
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ca Gray Junior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Moultrie · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ca Gray Junior High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ca Gray Junior High School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Moultrie, GA.
School address
District: Colquitt County · Georgia
NCES ID 130138000588 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
93.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ca Gray Junior High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ca Gray Junior High School
Ca Gray Junior High School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Moultrie, Georgia, enrolling 1,389 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 85.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Georgia, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,389 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 153 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #100.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (34%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 463 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 531 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,389 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 63 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Moultrie's public schools, it stands alongside Sunset Elementary School (614 students): Ca Gray Junior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 14.3:1).
Colquitt County also operates Colquitt County High School (1,932 students) and Willie J. Williams Middle School (1,285 students) alongside Ca Gray Junior High 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 Ca Gray Junior High School compares
Ca Gray Junior High 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 | 85.2% | ▲ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,389 | top 9% | - | - |
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.
1,389
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
34.4%
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
$14,011
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
215
in-school suspensions + 316 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 63 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
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
White 33.5%
African American 27.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Ca Gray Junior High School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colquitt County, which includes Ca Gray Junior High School.
$14,011
Per student
+1%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 54.7%
Federal 24.0%
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 Ca Gray Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colquitt County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willie J. Williams Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunset Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norman Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wright Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ca Gray Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,932
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Moultrie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunset Elementary School
Standard public school
614 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Wright Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 15:1 students per teacher
Odom Elementary School
Standard public school
518 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cox Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Okapilco Elementary School
Standard public school
360 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Stringfellow Elementary School
Standard public school
220 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~1,389 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ca Gray Junior High School
How many students attend Ca Gray Junior High School?
Ca Gray Junior High School has 1,389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moultrie, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ca Gray Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ca Gray Junior High 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 Ca Gray Junior High School?
85.2% of students at Ca Gray Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ca Gray Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Ca Gray Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment, in Moultrie, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ca Gray Junior High School?
Ca Gray Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ca Gray Junior High School rank among schools in Moultrie?
By Resource Investment Index, Ca Gray Junior High School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Moultrie, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Moultrie on the city page.
Is Ca Gray Junior High School a good school?
Ca Gray Junior High School earns 33/100 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 Colquitt County?
Besides Ca Gray Junior High School, Colquitt County also operates Colquitt County High School (1,932 students), Willie J. Williams Middle School (1,285 students), and Sunset Elementary School (614 students). See the Colquitt County district page for the complete list.
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