Jefferson Middle School

1,009 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Middle School is a key component of the Jefferson City Schools system, located at 100 Dragon Dr in Jefferson, Georgia. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. As part of a district recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and student success, the middle school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual and personal growth.

The school is deeply integrated into the "Dragon" identity of the Jefferson City school system, which is well-regarded for its strong community involvement and high performance standards. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, Jefferson Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Interested parents and community members can find more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news on their official website at [jeffcityschools.org](http://jeffcityschools.org).

1,009

Total Students

66.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	778
Hispanic	84
Black	72
Asian	22
Two or More	52
American Indian	1

White
778 (77.1%)
Hispanic
84 (8.3%)
Black
72 (7.1%)
Two or More
52 (5.2%)
Asian
22 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson City
Phone:	(706)367-2882
Website:	http://jeffcityschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,009
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 342

Grade 7 351

Grade 8 316