Enrollment
793
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Green Cove Springs, FL
Green Cove Springs Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Green Cove Springs Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120030000317
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Cove Springs Junior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Green Cove Springs · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Cove Springs Junior High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Cove Springs Junior High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Green Cove Springs, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120030000317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Green Cove Springs Junior High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Green Cove Springs Junior High School
Green Cove Springs Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Green Cove Springs, Florida, enrolling 793 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 793 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 651 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #560, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 209 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 793 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students) and Middleburg High School (1,866 students) alongside Green Cove Springs 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 Green Cove Springs Junior High School compares
Green Cove Springs Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 793 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
793
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$9,847
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 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 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 11.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Green Cove Springs Junior High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay, which includes Green Cove Springs Junior High School.
$9,847
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 53.9%
Federal 14.9%
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 Green Cove Springs Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middleburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Cove Springs Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~793 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Green Cove Springs Junior High School
How many students attend Green Cove Springs Junior High School?
Green Cove Springs Junior High School has 793 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Green Cove Springs, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Cove Springs Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Cove Springs Junior High School is 18:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Green Cove Springs Junior High School?
32.0% of students at Green Cove Springs Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Cove Springs Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Green Cove Springs Junior High School is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Green Cove Springs, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Cove Springs Junior High School?
Green Cove Springs Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Green Cove Springs Junior High School rank among public schools in Green Cove Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Cove Springs Junior High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Green Cove Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Green Cove Springs on the city page.
Is Green Cove Springs Junior High School a good school?
Green Cove Springs Junior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida 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 Clay?
Besides Green Cove Springs Junior High School, Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students), Middleburg High School (1,866 students), and Orange Park High School (1,844 students). See the Clay district page for the complete list.
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