- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Commerce, GA
East Jackson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Jackson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130294001683
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Jackson Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Commerce · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East Jackson Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Jackson Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Commerce, GA.
School address
District: Jackson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130294001683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
East Jackson Middle School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 130294001683 · Commerce, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 13.1:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson County High School (2,222 students)
East Jackson Middle School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
East Jackson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson County
Jackson County High School
2,222 students
- East Jackson C
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
1,395 students
- West Jackson E
West Jackson Elementary School
1,082 students
- West Jackson M
West Jackson Middle School
951 students
- Gum Springs El
Gum Springs Elementary School
939 students
- This school 536
East Jackson Middle School
536 students
What this shows East Jackson Middle School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Jackson Middle School compares
East Jackson Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▼ 17% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Georgia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,848
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 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, East Jackson Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County reports $13,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Jackson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jackson Comprehensive High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jackson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jackson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gum Springs Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Jackson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,395
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Jackson Middle School
How many students attend East Jackson Middle School?
East Jackson Middle School has 536 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Commerce, GA. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jackson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jackson Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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 East Jackson Middle School?
50.2% of students at East Jackson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Jackson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Jackson Middle School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Commerce, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Jackson Middle School?
East Jackson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 East Jackson Middle School rank among public schools in Commerce?
By Resource Investment Index, East Jackson Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Commerce, 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 Commerce on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides East Jackson Middle School, Jackson County also operates Jackson County High School (2,222 students), East Jackson Comprehensive High School (1,395 students), and West Jackson Elementary School (1,082 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.