- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Green Cove Springs Junior High School held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 120030000317 · Green Cove Springs, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
793 enr · 18:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Oakleaf High School (2,307 students)
Green Cove Springs Junior High School held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Green Cove Springs Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oakleaf High S
Oakleaf High School
2,307 students
- Middleburg Hig
Middleburg High School
1,866 students
- Orange Park Hi
Orange Park High School
1,844 students
- Ridgeview High
Ridgeview High School
1,792 students
- Clay High Scho
Clay High School
1,776 students
- This school 793
Green Cove Springs Junior High School
793 students
What this shows Green Cove Springs Junior High School reports 793 students on the CCD universe file.
How Green Cove Springs Junior High School compares
Green Cove Springs Junior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Clay reports $10,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~793 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 799 (2022-23) → 792 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.