- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Pickens County Junior High School held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 130411002048 · Jasper, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 14.2:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Pickens County High School (1,219 students)
Pickens County Junior High School held near 603 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pickens County Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pickens County
Pickens County High School
1,219 students
- This school
Pickens County Junior High School
638 students
- Hill City Elem
Hill City Elementary School
602 students
- Jasper Middle
Jasper Middle School
573 students
- Harmony Elemen
Harmony Elementary School
509 students
- Tate Elementar 429
Tate Elementary School
429 students
What this shows Pickens County Junior High School reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pickens County Junior High School compares
Pickens County Junior High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,714
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for Pickens County reports $14,714 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~638 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.