- Enrollment
- 1,614
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gray, GA
Gray Station Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gray Station Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130315003424
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gray Station Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Gray · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gray Station Middle School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gray Station Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Gray, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Gray Station Middle School held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 130315003424 · Gray, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 12.7:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Jones County High School (1,614 students)
Gray Station Middle School held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.3 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Gray Station 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
- This school 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
- Gray Elementar 512
Gray Elementary School
512 students
What this shows Gray Station Middle School reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gray Station Middle School compares
Gray Station 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 40% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Georgia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.8%
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 609 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
African American 18.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Gray Station Middle School is less 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 Gray Station Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dames Ferry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Turner Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mattie Wells Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gray Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gray Station 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
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gray Station Middle School
How many students attend Gray Station Middle School?
Gray Station Middle School has 609 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gray, GA. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray Station Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gray Station Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 12% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 19% 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 Gray Station Middle School?
36.4% of students at Gray Station Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gray Station Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gray Station Middle School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Gray, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gray Station Middle School?
Gray Station Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Gray Station Middle School rank among public schools in Gray?
By Resource Investment Index, Gray Station Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Gray, 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 Gray on the city page.
What other schools are in Jones County?
Besides Gray Station Middle School, Jones County also operates Jones County High School (1,614 students), Dames Ferry Elementary School (613 students), and Turner Woods Elementary School (590 students). See the Jones County district page for the complete list.