- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Jefferson Middle School held near 973 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.2 → 65.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 130303002346 · Jefferson, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,009 enr · 15.1:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson High School (1,339 students)
Jefferson Middle School held near 973 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.2 → 65.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
1,339 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elementary School
1,011 students
- This school
Jefferson Middle School
1,009 students
- Jefferson Acad
Jefferson Academy
935 students
What this shows Jefferson Middle School reports 1,009 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Middle School compares
Jefferson 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$11,395
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
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.
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
District finance for Jefferson City reports $11,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,011
- 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.
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 (~1,009 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,014 (2022-23) → 973 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.