- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hazlehurst, GA
Jeff Davis Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jeff Davis Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130300001256
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jeff Davis Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Hazlehurst · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jeff Davis Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jeff Davis Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hazlehurst, GA.
School address
District: Jeff Davis County · Georgia
NCES ID 130300001256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Jeff Davis Middle School held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.9 → 47.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 130300001256 · Hazlehurst, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 15.3:1 · 79.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Jeff Davis Primary School (853 students)
Jeff Davis Middle School held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.9 → 47.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jeff Davis Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jeff Davis Pri
Jeff Davis Primary School
853 students
- Jeff Davis Hig
Jeff Davis High School
835 students
- Jeff Davis Ele
Jeff Davis Elementary School
711 students
- This school
Jeff Davis Middle School
675 students
What this shows Jeff Davis Middle School reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jeff Davis Middle School compares
Jeff Davis Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 31% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Georgia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Jeff Davis Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jeff Davis County reports $12,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jeff Davis Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Davis Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jeff Davis High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jeff Davis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jeff Davis Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~675 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jeff Davis Middle School
How many students attend Jeff Davis Middle School?
Jeff Davis Middle School has 675 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hazlehurst, GA. CCD year-over-year: 675 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeff Davis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeff Davis Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jeff Davis Middle School?
79.3% of students at Jeff Davis Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeff Davis Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jeff Davis Middle School is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Hazlehurst, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeff Davis Middle School?
Jeff Davis Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jeff Davis Middle School rank among public schools in Hazlehurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Jeff Davis Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Hazlehurst, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jeff Davis County?
Besides Jeff Davis Middle School, Jeff Davis County also operates Jeff Davis Primary School (853 students), Jeff Davis High School (835 students), and Jeff Davis Elementary School (711 students). See the Jeff Davis County district page for the complete list.