- Enrollment
- 2,055
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Greensboro, NC
Jackson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370192001127
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools.
- #7 of 12
- middle schools in Greensboro · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle ranks #7 of 12 middle schools in Greensboro, NC.
School address
District: Guilford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370192001127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Jackson Middle grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 370192001127 · Greensboro, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 17.6:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students)
Jackson Middle grew from 402 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Jackson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest Guil
Northwest Guilford High
2,055 students
- Grimsley High
Grimsley High
1,967 students
- Page High
Page High
1,648 students
- Southwest Guil
Southwest Guilford High
1,547 students
- James B Dudley
James B Dudley High
1,403 students
- This school 458
Jackson Middle
458 students
What this shows Jackson Middle reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Middle compares
Jackson Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.0%
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
$12,897
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 41.7%
Asian 6.1%
White 3.9%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Jackson Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Guilford County Schools reports $12,897 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grimsley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Page High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Guilford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James B Dudley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,967
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Greensboro
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Kiser Middle
Standard public school
1,074 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Northwest Guilford Middle
Standard public school
915 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Mendenhall Middle
Standard public school
905 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Southeast Guilford Middle
Standard public school
826 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Northern Guilford Middle
Standard public school
780 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Western Guilford Middle
Standard public school
731 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Middle
How many students attend Jackson Middle?
Jackson Middle has 458 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Greensboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jackson Middle?
99.3% of students at Jackson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Middle is African American at 46.3% of enrollment, in Greensboro, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Middle?
Jackson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Jackson Middle rank among middle schools in Greensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle ranks #7 of 12 middle schools in Greensboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Greensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Guilford County Schools?
Besides Jackson Middle, Guilford County Schools also operates Northwest Guilford High (2,055 students), Grimsley High (1,967 students), and Page High (1,648 students). See the Guilford County Schools district page for the complete list.