- Enrollment
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Macon, GA
Clifton Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clifton Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130315002502
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifton Ridge Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Macon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clifton Ridge Middle School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clifton Ridge Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Macon, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Clifton Ridge Middle School shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 130315002502 · Macon, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 12.1:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Jones County High School (1,614 students)
Clifton Ridge Middle School shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 40.7 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Clifton Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jones County H
Jones County High School
1,614 students
- Dames Ferry El 613
Dames Ferry Elementary School
613 students
- Gray Station M 609
Gray Station Middle School
609 students
- Turner Woods E 590
Turner Woods Elementary School
590 students
- Mattie Wells E 584
Mattie Wells Elementary School
584 students
- This school 482
Clifton Ridge Middle School
482 students
What this shows Clifton Ridge Middle School reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clifton Ridge Middle School compares
Clifton Ridge 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 10% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Georgia - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,846
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
African American 35.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Clifton Ridge Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jones County reports $12,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clifton Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dames Ferry Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gray Station Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mattie Wells Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clifton Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Macon
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Howard Middle School
Standard public school
973 students 16:1 students per teacher
Weaver Middle School
Standard public school
894 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Rutland Middle School
Standard public school
849 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Appling Middle School
Standard public school
677 students 15:1 students per teacher
Ballard Hudson Middle School
Standard public school
671 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Miller Magnet Middle School
Standard public school
614 students 15:1 students per teacher
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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clifton Ridge Middle School
How many students attend Clifton Ridge Middle School?
Clifton Ridge Middle School has 482 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Macon, GA. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifton Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifton Ridge Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 16% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clifton Ridge Middle School?
66.7% of students at Clifton Ridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifton Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clifton Ridge Middle School is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Macon, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clifton Ridge Middle School?
Clifton Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Clifton Ridge Middle School rank among middle schools in Macon?
By Resource Investment Index, Clifton Ridge Middle School ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Macon, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Macon on the city page.
What other schools are in Jones County?
Besides Clifton Ridge Middle School, Jones County also operates Jones County High School (1,614 students), Dames Ferry Elementary School (613 students), and Gray Station Middle School (609 students). See the Jones County district page for the complete list.