- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jefferson, GA
West Jackson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Jackson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130294001696
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Jackson Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Jackson Middle School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Jackson Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Jefferson, GA.
School address
District: Jackson County · Georgia
NCES ID 130294001696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-644 students YoY
West Jackson Middle School shrank from 1,502 students in 2022-23 to 858 in 2023-24 (-42.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 98.7 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-644 students YoY 130294001696 · Jefferson, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
951 enr · 9.7:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Jackson County High School (2,222 students)
West Jackson Middle School shrank from 1,502 students in 2022-23 to 858 in 2023-24 (-42.9%). Teacher FTE lost 98.7 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
West Jackson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jackson County
Jackson County High School
2,222 students
- East Jackson C
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
1,395 students
- West Jackson E
West Jackson Elementary School
1,082 students
- This school
West Jackson Middle School
951 students
- Gum Springs El
Gum Springs Elementary School
939 students
- South Jackson 715
South Jackson Elementary School
715 students
What this shows West Jackson Middle School reports 951 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Jackson Middle School compares
West Jackson 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 61% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 951 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
951
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 5% in Georgia - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, West Jackson Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County reports $13,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Jackson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Jackson Comprehensive High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jackson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gum Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Jackson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Jackson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,395
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Jefferson
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~951 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Jackson Middle School
How many students attend West Jackson Middle School?
West Jackson Middle School has 951 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jefferson, GA. CCD year-over-year: 1,502 (2022-23) → 858 (2023-24), down 644.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jackson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jackson Middle School is 9.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 38% 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 West Jackson Middle School?
23.4% of students at West Jackson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Jackson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Jackson Middle School is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Jefferson, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Jackson Middle School?
West Jackson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 West Jackson Middle School rank among public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, West Jackson Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides West Jackson Middle School, Jackson County also operates Jackson County High School (2,222 students), East Jackson Comprehensive High School (1,395 students), and West Jackson Elementary School (1,082 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.