- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jonesboro, GA
Jonesboro Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jonesboro Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130123000465
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonesboro Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jonesboro Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesboro Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Jonesboro, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000465 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Jonesboro Middle School shrank from 951 students in 2022-23 to 868 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 130123000465 · Jonesboro, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
895 enr · 14.2:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Jonesboro Middle School shrank from 951 students in 2022-23 to 868 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Jonesboro Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school
Jonesboro Middle School
895 students
What this shows Jonesboro Middle School reports 895 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jonesboro Middle School compares
Jonesboro Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 895 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
895
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Georgia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
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
$14,609
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
Two or More 2.7%
White 2.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Jonesboro Middle School is about as mixed as the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jonesboro Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonesboro Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Jonesboro
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
M. D. Roberts Middle School
Standard public school
894 students 14:1 students per teacher
Pointe South Middle School
Standard public school
693 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Mundys Mill Middle School
Standard public school
687 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Kendrick Middle School
Standard public school
619 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~895 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jonesboro Middle School
How many students attend Jonesboro Middle School?
Jonesboro Middle School has 895 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jonesboro, GA. CCD year-over-year: 951 (2022-23) → 868 (2023-24), down 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonesboro Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 10% 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 Jonesboro Middle School?
90.5% of students at Jonesboro Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jonesboro Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jonesboro Middle School is African American at 62.6% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonesboro Middle School?
Jonesboro Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Jonesboro Middle School rank among middle schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Jonesboro Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Jonesboro Middle School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.