Enrollment
573
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jasper, GA
Jasper Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jasper Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130411002590
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jasper Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 40.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jasper Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Jasper, GA.
School address
District: Pickens County · Georgia
NCES ID 130411002590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jasper Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jasper Middle School
Jasper Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Jasper, Georgia, enrolling 573 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 573 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 379 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #261.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 573 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Pickens County also operates Pickens County High School (1,219 students) and Pickens County Junior High School (638 students) alongside Jasper 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 Middle School compares
Jasper 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.0% | ▼ 34% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 18% in Georgia - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$14,194
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 573 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 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 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Jasper Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pickens County, which includes Jasper Middle School.
$14,194
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 36.3%
Federal 13.2%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickens County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickens County Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hill City Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tate Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jasper Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary 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 (~573 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jasper Middle School
How many students attend Jasper Middle School?
Jasper Middle School has 573 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jasper, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jasper Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jasper Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 17% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% lower 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 Jasper Middle School?
40.0% of students at Jasper Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jasper Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jasper Middle School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Jasper, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jasper Middle School?
Jasper Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Jasper Middle School rank among public schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Jasper, 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 Jasper on the city page.
Is Jasper Middle School a good school?
Jasper Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Georgia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Pickens County?
Besides Jasper Middle School, Pickens County also operates Pickens County High School (1,219 students), Pickens County Junior High School (638 students), and Hill City Elementary School (602 students). See the Pickens County district page for the complete list.
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