- Enrollment
- 1,576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jesup, GA
Martha Puckett Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Martha Puckett Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130555000673
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martha Puckett Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Jesup · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Martha Puckett Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Puckett Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Jesup, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Martha Puckett Middle School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 130555000673 · Jesup, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 13.9:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne County High School (1,576 students)
Martha Puckett Middle School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Martha Puckett Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wayne County H
Wayne County High School
1,576 students
- Jesup Elementa
Jesup Elementary School
706 students
- Bacon Elementa
Bacon Elementary School
690 students
- Arthur William 626
Arthur Williams Middle School
626 students
- Martha Rawls S 543
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
543 students
- This school 541
Martha Puckett Middle School
541 students
What this shows Martha Puckett Middle School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martha Puckett Middle School compares
Martha Puckett 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 24% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Georgia - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$13,479
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 515 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
184
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
African American 19.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Martha Puckett Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wayne County reports $13,479 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martha Puckett Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jesup Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bacon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur Williams Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martha Puckett Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Jesup
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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martha Puckett Middle School
How many students attend Martha Puckett Middle School?
Martha Puckett Middle School has 541 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jesup, GA. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha Puckett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha Puckett Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 3% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 11% 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 Martha Puckett Middle School?
75.2% of students at Martha Puckett Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martha Puckett Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Martha Puckett Middle School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Jesup, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martha Puckett Middle School?
Martha Puckett Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Martha Puckett Middle School rank among public schools in Jesup?
By Resource Investment Index, Martha Puckett Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Jesup, 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 Jesup on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne County?
Besides Martha Puckett Middle School, Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (1,576 students), Jesup Elementary School (706 students), and Bacon Elementary School (690 students). See the Wayne County district page for the complete list.