Jones Middle School
1,562 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Jones Middle School, located at 3575 Ridge Road in Buford, Georgia, is a well-regarded public middle school serving the local Buford community. As part of the Buford City Schools district, the institution is known for maintaining a strong academic focus while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the developmental needs of early adolescents. The school typically serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is committed to preparing them for the rigors of high school through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both core academic subjects and extracurricular engagement.
The school is widely recognized for its robust school culture, often highlighted by its active parent-teacher involvement and a strong sense of community pride. By leveraging the resources of the Buford City Schools system, Jones Middle School offers students access to modern facilities, diverse elective opportunities, and technology-integrated learning. Its focus on student achievement and character development helps maintain its reputation as a cornerstone of the Buford area, consistently striving to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic excellence with social and personal growth.
The school is widely recognized for its robust school culture, often highlighted by its active parent-teacher involvement and a strong sense of community pride. By leveraging the resources of the Buford City Schools system, Jones Middle School offers students access to modern facilities, diverse elective opportunities, and technology-integrated learning. Its focus on student achievement and character development helps maintain its reputation as a cornerstone of the Buford area, consistently striving to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic excellence with social and personal growth.
1,562
Total Students
91.7
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 488 |
| Hispanic | 311 |
| Black | 405 |
| Asian | 283 |
| Two or More | 70 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White488 (31.2 %)
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Black405 (25.9 %)
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Hispanic311 (19.9 %)
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Asian283 (18.1 %)
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Two or More70 (4.5 %)
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American Indian3 (0.2 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (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: | Gwinnett County |
| Phone: | (770)904-5450 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 1,562 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 91.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 612 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 155 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
514
Grade 7
554
Grade 8
494
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 514 |
| Grade 7 | 554 |
| Grade 8 | 494 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 781 | 50% |
| Male | 781 | 50% |
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