Enrollment
1,009
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jefferson, GA
Jefferson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130303002346
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Jefferson, GA.
School address
District: Jefferson City · Georgia
NCES ID 130303002346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Jefferson, Georgia, enrolling 1,009 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.5% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Georgia average.
Enrollment of 1,009 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Among 258 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #212, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 505 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Jefferson City spends $10,478 per pupil, 24% below the Georgia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Jefferson's middle schools, it stands alongside West Jackson Middle School (951 students): Jefferson Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 9.7:1).
Jefferson City also operates Jefferson High School (1,339 students) and Jefferson Elementary School (1,011 students) alongside Jefferson 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 Jefferson Middle School compares
Jefferson 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 74% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,009 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,009
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Georgia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$10,478
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Jefferson 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 Jefferson City, which includes Jefferson Middle School.
$10,478
Per student
-24%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 42.9%
Federal 10.2%
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 Jefferson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Jefferson
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,009 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson Middle School has 1,009 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jefferson, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 5% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Middle School?
15.5% of students at Jefferson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Middle School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Jefferson, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Middle School?
Jefferson 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 Jefferson Middle School rank among public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Middle School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson on the city page.
Is Jefferson Middle School a good school?
Jefferson Middle School earns 40/100 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 Jefferson City?
Besides Jefferson Middle School, Jefferson City also operates Jefferson High School (1,339 students), Jefferson Elementary School (1,011 students), and Jefferson Academy (935 students). See the Jefferson City district page for the complete list.
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