Enrollment
482
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clifton Ridge Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clifton Ridge Middle School
Clifton Ridge Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Macon, Georgia, enrolling 482 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.7% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 482 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 254 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 482 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 200 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 482 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Macon's middle schools, it stands alongside Howard Middle School (973 students): Clifton Ridge Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 16:1).
Jones County also operates Jones County High School (1,614 students) and Dames Ferry Elementary School (613 students) alongside Clifton Ridge 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 Clifton Ridge Middle School compares
Clifton Ridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,570
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 56.4%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jones County, which includes Clifton Ridge Middle School.
$12,570
Per student
-9%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.7%
State 55.8%
Federal 14.5%
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 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
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
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 (~482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Clifton Ridge Middle School a good school?
Clifton Ridge Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Georgia schools. 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 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.
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