Enrollment
541
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martha Puckett Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Martha Puckett Middle School
Martha Puckett Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Jesup, Georgia, enrolling 541 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 541 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 2,314 Georgia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 304 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Georgia schools statewide, it ranks #283, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 515 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 249 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 541 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Jesup's middle schools, it stands alongside Arthur Williams Middle School (626 students): Martha Puckett Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 14.9:1).
Wayne County also operates Wayne County High School (1,576 students) and Jesup Elementary School (706 students) alongside Martha Puckett Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Martha Puckett Middle School compares
Martha Puckett Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,281
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne County, which includes Martha Puckett Middle School.
$13,281
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 50.0%
Federal 21.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Martha Puckett Middle School a good school?
Martha Puckett Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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