Enrollment
140
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jeffersonville, GA
Twiggs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Twiggs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130522003611
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twiggs Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Jeffersonville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Twiggs Middle School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twiggs Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jeffersonville, GA.
School address
District: Twiggs County · Georgia
NCES ID 130522003611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.2:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.9%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Twiggs Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Twiggs Middle School
Twiggs Middle School is a higher-need, small middle school in Jeffersonville, Georgia, enrolling 140 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.2:1, Twiggs Middle School is leaner than roughly 98% of Georgia schools and 43% under the state's 14.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.9% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Georgia schools, with 140 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and White (29%) (diversity index 56/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Twiggs County spends $19,561 per pupil, 41% above the Georgia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 96 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 140 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Twiggs County also operates Jeffersonville Elementary (356 students) and Twiggs County High School (230 students) alongside Twiggs 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 Twiggs Middle School compares
Twiggs 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 43% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 10% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 2% in Georgia - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$19,561
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 68.6 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
African American 59.3%
White 29.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Twiggs Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Twiggs County, which includes Twiggs Middle School.
$19,561
Per student
+41%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 27.7%
Federal 25.0%
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 Twiggs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twiggs County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twiggs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~140 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Twiggs Middle School
How many students attend Twiggs Middle School?
Twiggs Middle School has 140 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jeffersonville, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twiggs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Twiggs Middle School is 8.2:1, which is 43% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 48% 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 Twiggs Middle School?
54.9% of students at Twiggs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twiggs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Twiggs Middle School is African American at 59.3% of enrollment, in Jeffersonville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twiggs Middle School?
Twiggs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Twiggs Middle School rank among public schools in Jeffersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Twiggs Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jeffersonville, 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 Jeffersonville on the city page.
Is Twiggs Middle School a good school?
Twiggs Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Georgia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Georgia. 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 Twiggs County?
Besides Twiggs Middle School, Twiggs County also operates Jeffersonville Elementary (356 students) and Twiggs County High School (230 students). See the Twiggs County district page for the complete list.
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