Enrollment
675
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jeff Davis Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jeff Davis Middle School
Jeff Davis Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Hazlehurst, Georgia, enrolling 675 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 675 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 374 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #247.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 450 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 247 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 675 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Jeff Davis County also operates Jeff Davis Primary School (853 students) and Jeff Davis High School (835 students) alongside Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis Middle School compares
Jeff Davis 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,889
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jeff Davis County, which includes Jeff Davis Middle School.
$11,889
Per student
-14%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 57.4%
Federal 18.6%
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 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
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~675 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hazlehurst on the city page.
Is Jeff Davis Middle School a good school?
Jeff Davis Middle School 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 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.
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