Enrollment
711
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Middleburg, FL
Wilkinson Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Wilkinson Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120030000334
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilkinson Junior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Middleburg · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 92.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilkinson Junior High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkinson Junior High School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Middleburg, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilkinson Junior High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilkinson Junior High School
Wilkinson Junior High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Middleburg, Florida, enrolling 711 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.0% of students qualify for free meals, 77% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 711 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 203 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 249 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 711 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 17 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students) and Middleburg High School (1,866 students) alongside Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson Junior High School compares
Wilkinson Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.0% | ▲ 77% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Florida - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$9,847
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 17 expulsions.
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 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Wilkinson Junior High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay, which includes Wilkinson Junior High School.
$9,847
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.3%
State 53.9%
Federal 14.9%
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 Wilkinson Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakleaf High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Middleburg High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilkinson Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,792
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilkinson Junior High School
How many students attend Wilkinson Junior High School?
Wilkinson Junior High School has 711 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Middleburg, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkinson Junior High School is 18.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilkinson Junior High School?
92.0% of students at Wilkinson Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilkinson Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Wilkinson Junior High School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Middleburg, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilkinson Junior High School?
Wilkinson Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Wilkinson Junior High School rank among public schools in Middleburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkinson Junior High School ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Middleburg, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Middleburg on the city page.
Is Wilkinson Junior High School a good school?
Wilkinson Junior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 Clay?
Besides Wilkinson Junior High School, Clay also operates Oakleaf High School (2,307 students), Middleburg High School (1,866 students), and Orange Park High School (1,844 students). See the Clay district page for the complete list.
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