Enrollment
278
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jackson, AL
Jackson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010072000304
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Jackson, AL.
School address
District: Clarke County · Alabama
NCES ID 010072000304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Middle School
Jackson Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Jackson, Alabama, enrolling 278 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 278 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 232 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and White (26%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 278 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 30.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Clarke County also operates Joe M Gillmore Elementary School (389 students) and Jackson High School (376 students) alongside Jackson Middle 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 Jackson Middle School compares
Jackson Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Alabama - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$13,283
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 69.1%
White 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Jackson Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarke County, which includes Jackson Middle School.
$13,283
Per student
+6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 48.3%
Federal 30.4%
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 Jackson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe M Gillmore Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grove Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarke County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~278 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Middle School
How many students attend Jackson Middle School?
Jackson Middle School has 278 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jackson, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% higher 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 Jackson Middle School?
67.9% of students at Jackson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Middle School is African American at 69.1% of enrollment, in Jackson, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Middle School?
Jackson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Jackson Middle School rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Jackson, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jackson on the city page.
Is Jackson Middle School a good school?
Jackson Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama 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 Clarke County?
Besides Jackson Middle School, Clarke County also operates Joe M Gillmore Elementary School (389 students), Jackson High School (376 students), and Grove Hill Elementary School (348 students). See the Clarke County district page for the complete list.
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