- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Prentiss, MS
Jdc Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jdc Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280225001587
👥 S:T ratio 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jdc Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Mississippi schools.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 262
- students enrolled
Jdc Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson Davis Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280225001587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Jdc Middle School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 280225001587 · Prentiss, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 16.4:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Jdc High School (368 students)
Jdc Middle School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Jdc Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jdc High Schoo
Jdc High School
368 students
- J E Johnson El
J E Johnson Elementary
335 students
- This school
Jdc Middle School
262 students
- Carver Element
Carver Elementary School
252 students
What this shows Jdc Middle School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jdc Middle School compares
Jdc Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 24% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 90% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,747
per pupil, district-wide
- above Mississippi avg of $13,683
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
African American 45.8%
Two or More 42.0%
White 11.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Jdc Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
District finance for Jefferson Davis Co School Dist reports $15,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jdc Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jdc High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J E Johnson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jdc Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jdc Middle School
How many students attend Jdc Middle School?
Jdc Middle School has 262 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Prentiss, MS. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jdc Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jdc Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jdc Middle School?
100.0% of students at Jdc Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jdc Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jdc Middle School is African American at 45.8% of enrollment, in Prentiss, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jdc Middle School?
Jdc Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Jefferson Davis Co School Dist?
Besides Jdc Middle School, Jefferson Davis Co School Dist also operates Jdc High School (368 students), J E Johnson Elementary (335 students), and Carver Elementary School (252 students). See the Jefferson Davis Co School Dist district page for the complete list.