Enrollment
647
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Monticello, GA
Jasper County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jasper County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130297002397
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jasper County Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Monticello · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jasper County Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Monticello, GA.
School address
District: Jasper County · Georgia
NCES ID 130297002397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jasper County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jasper County Middle School
Jasper County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Monticello, Georgia, enrolling 647 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.0% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 647 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 440 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 49/100).
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 163 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 647 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jasper County also operates Jasper County High School (818 students) and Jasper County Primary School (660 students) alongside Jasper County 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 Jasper County Middle School compares
Jasper County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 19% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Georgia - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,328
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.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 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
White 68.3%
African American 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Jasper County Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jasper County, which includes Jasper County Middle School.
$13,328
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 46.7%
Federal 17.9%
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 Jasper County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jasper County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jasper County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~647 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jasper County Middle School
How many students attend Jasper County Middle School?
Jasper County Middle School has 647 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Monticello, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jasper County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jasper County Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jasper County Middle School?
49.0% of students at Jasper County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jasper County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jasper County Middle School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Monticello, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jasper County Middle School?
Jasper County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jasper County Middle School rank among public schools in Monticello?
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Monticello, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monticello on the city page.
Is Jasper County Middle School a good school?
Jasper County Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Georgia schools. 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 Jasper County?
Besides Jasper County Middle School, Jasper County also operates Jasper County High School (818 students), Jasper County Primary School (660 students), and Washington Park Elementary School (581 students). See the Jasper County district page for the complete list.
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