JONESBORO MIDDLE SCHOOL

Jonesboro Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Clayton County school district, located in Jonesboro, GA with about 909 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 60 teachers, Jonesboro Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jonesboro Middle School, located at 1308 Arnold St in Jonesboro, Georgia, is a public middle school serving students in the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, catering to the unique needs of students during their critical transition years between elementary and high school. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the academic demands of secondary education while providing a variety of extracurricular opportunities intended to help them discover their interests and talents.

The school plays an active role in the local Jonesboro community, focusing on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to support academic achievement. By emphasizing core subjects like mathematics, science, and literacy, alongside a commitment to inclusive programming, Jonesboro Middle School aims to equip its diverse student body with the foundational skills necessary for future success. Through its daily operations and community engagement, the school strives to create a structured and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Jonesboro Middle School at (678) 610-4331 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1308 Arnold St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
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JONESBORO MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jonesboro, GA with about 909 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Clayton County
Total Students:
909
Teachers:
60
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 909 students

Black or African American
67.5%
Hispanic/Latino
26.1%
White
2.6%
Asian
2.1%
Two or more races
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.