- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Millen, GA
Jenkins County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jenkins County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130309002398
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jenkins County Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Millen · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 93.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jenkins County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jenkins County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Millen, GA.
School address
District: Jenkins County · Georgia
NCES ID 130309002398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Jenkins County Middle School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 130309002398 · Millen, GA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 13:1 · 93.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Jenkins County Elementary School (601 students)
Jenkins County Middle School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jenkins County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jenkins County
Jenkins County Elementary School
601 students
- Jenkins County
Jenkins County High School
309 students
- This school
Jenkins County Middle School
260 students
What this shows Jenkins County Middle School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jenkins County Middle School compares
Jenkins County 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.4% | ▲ 54% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 32% in Georgia - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$14,895
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 47.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.8%
White 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Jenkins County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jenkins County reports $14,895 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jenkins County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins County Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jenkins County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jenkins County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jenkins County Middle School
How many students attend Jenkins County Middle School?
Jenkins County Middle School has 260 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Millen, GA. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jenkins County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jenkins County Middle School is 13:1, which is 10% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jenkins County Middle School?
93.4% of students at Jenkins County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jenkins County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jenkins County Middle School is African American at 45.8% of enrollment, in Millen, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jenkins County Middle School?
Jenkins County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Jenkins County Middle School rank among public schools in Millen?
By Resource Investment Index, Jenkins County Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Millen, 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 Jenkins County?
Besides Jenkins County Middle School, Jenkins County also operates Jenkins County Elementary School (601 students) and Jenkins County High School (309 students). See the Jenkins County district page for the complete list.