Enrollment
801
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brunswick, GA
Jane Macon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Jane Macon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130240001058
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jane Macon Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Brunswick · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jane Macon Middle has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jane Macon Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Brunswick, GA.
School address
District: Glynn County · Georgia
NCES ID 130240001058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.8%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jane Macon Middle compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jane Macon Middle
Jane Macon Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Brunswick, Georgia, enrolling 801 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.8% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 801 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 318 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #224.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (35%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 321 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 801 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 20 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Brunswick's middle schools, it stands alongside Needwood Middle School (736 students): Jane Macon Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 13.9:1).
Glynn County also operates Brunswick High School (1,951 students) and Glynn Academy (1,911 students) alongside Jane Macon Middle.
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 Jane Macon Middle compares
Jane Macon Middle on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 8% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Georgia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$13,446
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
221
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 20 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 38.6%
African American 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Jane Macon Middle is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Glynn County, which includes Jane Macon Middle.
$13,446
Per student
-3%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.2%
State 28.9%
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 Jane Macon Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glynn Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sterling Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Satilla Marsh Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Needwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jane Macon Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Brunswick
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~801 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Jane Macon Middle
How many students attend Jane Macon Middle?
Jane Macon Middle has 801 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brunswick, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jane Macon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jane Macon Middle is 14.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jane Macon Middle?
65.8% of students at Jane Macon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jane Macon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Jane Macon Middle is White at 38.6% of enrollment, in Brunswick, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jane Macon Middle?
Jane Macon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Jane Macon Middle rank among middle schools in Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Jane Macon Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Brunswick, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Brunswick on the city page.
Is Jane Macon Middle a good school?
Jane Macon Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia 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 Glynn County?
Besides Jane Macon Middle, Glynn County also operates Brunswick High School (1,951 students), Glynn Academy (1,911 students), and Sterling Elementary School (767 students). See the Glynn County district page for the complete list.
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