- Enrollment
- 3,803
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buford, GA
Jones Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jones Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130255003388
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jones Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Georgia.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Buford · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jones Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Buford, GA.
School address
District: Gwinnett County · Georgia
NCES ID 130255003388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+182 students YoY
Jones Middle School grew from 1,562 students in 2022-23 to 1,744 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 91.7 → 107.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+182 students YoY 130255003388 · Buford, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,758 enr · 19.3:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Brookwood High School (3,803 students)
Jones Middle School grew from 1,562 students in 2022-23 to 1,744 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 91.7 → 107.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jones Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
3,803 students
- Grayson High S
Grayson High School
3,627 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High School
3,216 students
- Peachtree Ridg
Peachtree Ridge High School
3,155 students
- Archer High Sc
Archer High School
3,058 students
- This school
Jones Middle School
1,758 students
What this shows Jones Middle School reports 1,758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jones Middle School compares
Jones Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 56% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,758 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,758
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Georgia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 879 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 26.3%
African American 24.9%
Asian 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 26.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.0, Jones Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gwinnett County reports $14,348 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jones Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grayson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peachtree Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jones Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,155
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,058
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Buford
2 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 (~1,758 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jones Middle School
How many students attend Jones Middle School?
Jones Middle School has 1,758 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buford, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,562 (2022-23) → 1,744 (2023-24), up 182.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones Middle School is 19.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jones Middle School?
27.0% of students at Jones Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jones Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jones Middle School is White at 26.3% of enrollment, in Buford, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jones Middle School?
Jones Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Jones Middle School rank among middle schools in Buford?
By Resource Investment Index, Jones Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Buford, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Buford on the city page.
What other schools are in Gwinnett County?
Besides Jones Middle School, Gwinnett County also operates Brookwood High School (3,803 students), Grayson High School (3,627 students), and Parkview High School (3,216 students). See the Gwinnett County district page for the complete list.