Very Good
#741 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 33% in state
Jefferson County Middle School
Middle School · Jefferson County · Stapleton, GA
A middle school in Stapleton, GA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3232 Ga Highway 296, Stapleton, GA 30823
- Math 13% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson County Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 16% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson County Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated815/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,676
Median home value
$83,800
Median rent
$750/mo
College educated
10.1%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30823; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson County Middle School is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson County Middle School
Jefferson County Middle School is a public middle school in Stapleton, GA, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 444 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #741 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson County Middle School
What grades does Jefferson County Middle School serve?
Jefferson County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jefferson County Middle School?
Jefferson County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County Middle School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson County Middle School rank in GA?
Jefferson County Middle School ranks #741 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Jefferson County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jefferson County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson County Middle School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Jefferson County Middle School a charter school?
No, Jefferson County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson County Middle School?
93.0% of students at Jefferson County Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (478) 625-7764
- Area population (ZIP 30823)
- 1,507
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30823; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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