- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jonesboro, GA
Pointe South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pointe South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130123000478
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pointe South Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Jonesboro · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pointe South Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pointe South Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Jonesboro, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Pointe South Middle School shrank from 760 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 130123000478 · Jonesboro, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 12.6:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Pointe South Middle School shrank from 760 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Pointe South Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 693
Pointe South Middle School
693 students
What this shows Pointe South Middle School reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pointe South Middle School compares
Pointe South Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Georgia - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 74.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.2%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Pointe South Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pointe South Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pointe South Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Jonesboro
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Jonesboro Middle School
Standard public school
895 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
M. D. Roberts Middle School
Standard public school
894 students 14:1 students per teacher
Mundys Mill Middle School
Standard public school
687 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Kendrick Middle School
Standard public school
619 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~693 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pointe South Middle School
How many students attend Pointe South Middle School?
Pointe South Middle School has 693 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jonesboro, GA. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pointe South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pointe South Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% 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 Pointe South Middle School?
90.5% of students at Pointe South Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pointe South Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pointe South Middle School is African American at 74.2% of enrollment, in Jonesboro, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pointe South Middle School?
Pointe South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Pointe South Middle School rank among middle schools in Jonesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Pointe South Middle School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Jonesboro, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Jonesboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Pointe South Middle School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.