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Jonesboro Middle School

1308 Arnold St, Jonesboro, GA 30236Clayton County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
951
Students
Total enrolled
$13,263
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
36/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 28% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 951 students in grades 06–08 in Jonesboro, Georgia.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,263 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 36th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Jonesboro Middle School is a large middle in Jonesboro, Georgia, serving grades 06–08 with 951 students. The district invests $13,263 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 36/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Jonesboro Middle School

951
Total Students
15.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
91%
Free Lunch
63
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution495 male · 456 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility91%
National avg 52% · 861 students
Student Composition
34%
59%
Asian1%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino34%
Black59%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 130123000465

Academic Outcomes at Jonesboro Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
36
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 36th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 13th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 30236

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,263Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,263
State avg
$15,679
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,836
Student Support$2,520
Administration$1,592
Operations$1,990
Other$1,326
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,263 spent per student, an estimated $5,876 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
33%
State government
51.5%
Local (property tax)
33.4%
Federal programs
15.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (36/100) — national median is 50
  • 91% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Michelle Obama STEM Elementary AcademyHawthorne Elementary SchoolHaynie Elementary SchoolThurgood Marshall Elementary School
+6 more
↓
Middle
Eddie White Middle SchoolRex Mill Middle SchoolBabb Middle SchoolM. D. Roberts Middle School
+6 more
↓
High School
Lovejoy High SchoolMorrow High SchoolForest Park High SchoolCharles R. Drew High School
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyClayton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictClayton County →
Phone: (678)610-4331
NCES ID: 130123000465
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Jonesboro seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Clayton County
High
Lovejoy High School
2,136 students · 09–12
91% FRL
High
Morrow High School
1,980 students · 09–12
● 33 opp91% FRL
High
Forest Park High School
1,765 students · 09–12
● 34 opp91% FRL
High
Charles R. Drew High School
1,652 students · 09–12
● 34 opp91% FRL
High
Mundy's Mill High School
1,629 students · 09–12
91% FRL
High
Jonesboro High School
1,535 students · 09–12
● 36 opp91% FRL
Mid
Eddie White Middle School
1,438 students · 06–08
91% FRL
High
Riverdale High School
1,333 students · 09–12
● 34 opp91% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1308 Arnold St, Jonesboro, GA 30236
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.