- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Washington, NC
P S Jones Middle
Federal NCES profile for P S Jones Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370033001925
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
P S Jones Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
P S Jones Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, P S Jones Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Washington, NC.
School address
District: Beaufort County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370033001925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
P S Jones Middle shrank from 727 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 38.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 370033001925 · Washington, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
659 enr · 14:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High (794 students)
P S Jones Middle shrank from 727 students in 2022-23 to 690 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 38.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
P S Jones Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High
794 students
- This school
P S Jones Middle
659 students
- Bath Elementar
Bath Elementary
511 students
- Eastern Elemen
Eastern Elementary
484 students
- Chocowinity Pr
Chocowinity Primary
484 students
- Southside High
Southside High
410 students
What this shows P S Jones Middle reports 659 students on the CCD universe file.
How P S Jones Middle compares
P S Jones Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 51% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 659 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
659
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$13,749
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 174 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.4%
White 28.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, P S Jones Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaufort County Schools reports $13,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How P S Jones Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bath Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastern Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chocowinity Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to P S Jones Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~659 students)
Frequently asked questions about P S Jones Middle
How many students attend P S Jones Middle?
P S Jones Middle has 659 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Washington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 727 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P S Jones Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at P S Jones Middle is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 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 P S Jones Middle?
99.6% of students at P S Jones Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of P S Jones Middle?
The largest demographic group at P S Jones Middle is African American at 40.4% of enrollment, in Washington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for P S Jones Middle?
P S Jones Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 P S Jones Middle rank among public schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, P S Jones Middle ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Washington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Washington on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaufort County Schools?
Besides P S Jones Middle, Beaufort County Schools also operates Washington High (794 students), Bath Elementary (511 students), and Eastern Elementary (484 students). See the Beaufort County Schools district page for the complete list.