Enrollment
638
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jasper, GA
Pickens County Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Pickens County Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130411002048
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pickens County Junior High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pickens County Junior High School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pickens County Junior High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Jasper, GA.
School address
District: Pickens County · Georgia
NCES ID 130411002048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pickens County Junior High School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pickens County Junior High School
Pickens County Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Jasper, Georgia, enrolling 638 students.
At 14.2:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 33.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 638 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 364 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 143 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 638 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Pickens County also operates Pickens County High School (1,219 students) and Hill City Elementary School (602 students) alongside Pickens County Junior High 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 Pickens County Junior High School compares
Pickens County Junior High 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 45% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
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
24.0%
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
$14,194
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 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 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Pickens County Junior High School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pickens County, which includes Pickens County Junior High School.
$14,194
Per student
+2%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 36.3%
Federal 13.2%
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 Pickens County Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickens County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill City Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jasper Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tate Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pickens County Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~638 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pickens County Junior High School
How many students attend Pickens County Junior High School?
Pickens County Junior High School has 638 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jasper, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pickens County Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pickens County Junior High 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 Pickens County Junior High School?
33.2% of students at Pickens County Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pickens County Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Pickens County Junior High School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Jasper, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pickens County Junior High School?
Pickens County Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Pickens County Junior High School rank among public schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Pickens County Junior High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Jasper, 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 Jasper on the city page.
Is Pickens County Junior High School a good school?
Pickens County Junior High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools. 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 Pickens County?
Besides Pickens County Junior High School, Pickens County also operates Pickens County High School (1,219 students), Hill City Elementary School (602 students), and Jasper Middle School (573 students). See the Pickens County district page for the complete list.
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