Jones Middle School

Summary:

Jones Middle School is a public middle school located in Buford, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,562 students. The school is part of the Gwinnett County School District, which is ranked 65th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jones Middle School has consistently performed exceptionally well, ranking among the top middle schools in Georgia. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 49th out of 588 Georgia middle schools and received a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This high ranking has been maintained over the past several years, with the school consistently ranking in the top 50-60 middle schools in the state. The school's proficiency rates in Milestones Assessment/Algebra I, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies significantly outperform the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages.

Jones Middle School's performance is further differentiated by its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 17 students per teacher, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 13.3 to 17.1 students per teacher. Additionally, the school has a higher per-student spending of $9,689, compared to the range of $7,889 to $10,203 for the nearby schools. This higher level of funding may enable the school to provide more resources and opportunities for its students. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Lanier Middle School, Dacula Middle School, and Creekland Middle School, Jones Middle School consistently outperforms them in academic achievement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3575 Ridge Rd
Buford, GA 30519

(770) 904-5450

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,689

Feeder schools for Jones Middle School:

Elementary:	Harmony Elementary School
	Ivy Creek Elementary School
	Patrick Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 1,744

Racial breakdown:

White:

28.4%

African American:

23.9%

Hispanic:

21.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jones Middle School ranks better than 91.7% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks 6^th among 29 ranked middle schools in the Gwinnett County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Jones Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (28.4%), African American (23.9%), Hispanic (21.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jones Middle School is 16.2. 24 middle schools in the Gwinnett County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Jones Middle School employs 107.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jones Middle School is $9,689, which is the 2^nd highest among 29 middle schools in the Gwinnett County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jones Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Jones Middle School 49^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Jones Middle School in the ranking list.)

Gwinnett County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwinnett County 65^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jones Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	83.24	38^th	420	91.0%
2007	79.51	53^rd	445	88.1%
2008	82.48	54^th	462	88.3%
2009	82.67	47^th	466	89.9%
2010	79.44	60^th	494	87.9%
2011	81.47	49^th	504	90.3%
2012	79.44	58^th	508	88.6%
2013	75.42	100^th	527	81.0%
2014	79.57	57^th	521	89.1%
2015	88.19	50^th	537	90.7%
2016	81.50	79^th	545	85.5%
2017	91.45	43^rd	539	92.0%
2018	93.40	33^rd	543	93.9%
2019	90.94	44^th	559	92.1%
2021	88.64	54^th	542	90.0%
2022	93.54	41^st	567	92.8%
2023	92.65	46^th	577	92.0%
2024	91.71	49^th	588	91.7%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a citizen
Tuesday, October 31, 2023

In my opinion, it doesn’t appear like they take student safety too seriously. I reached out to the school to report a safety concern I have regarding Rebekah Davis who is a teacher at the school. I have proof that Rebekah exchanged drugs with another teacher who also works at the school and I offered to provide the evidence I have to the principal/school resource officer but they did not request to see it when I offered. In my opinion, her history of drug use poses a safety hazard given her position as a teacher. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 3, 2022

This school is lacking in administrative strength at the assistant principal and principal level. The administration do not take bully situations seriously nor do they resolve them in a timely matter with good a outcome. I am having to pull my child out and change him to a new school next year. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Jones Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	602	100	45	88	0	n/a	n/a	23	858
2006	698	129	61	131	0	n/a	n/a	40	1059
2007	766	198	97	152	0	n/a	n/a	29	1242
2008	805	231	145	177	0	n/a	n/a	31	1389
2009	840	268	159	181	1	n/a	n/a	45	1494
2010	667	181	142	181	9	2	61	0	1243
2011	709	187	143	180	7	1	53	0	1280
2012	674	229	142	179	4	1	49	0	1278
2013	635	274	139	185	2	1	54	0	1290
2014	621	265	140	209	1	2	52	0	1290
2015	608	324	143	232	2	0	53	0	1362
2016	626	316	165	241	3	1	44	0	1396
2017	466	158	109	163	3	1	39	0	939
2018	468	165	112	170	2	1	42	0	960
2019	432	180	122	178	2	0	46	0	960
2020	433	193	138	206	3	1	55	0	1029
2021	408	209	151	183	5	1	58	0	1015
2022	394	214	167	211	3	2	52	0	1043
2023	488	405	283	311	3	2	70	0	1562
2024	495	416	366	380	1	2	84	0	1744

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jones Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	858	56.3	15.2	21.2
2006	1059	70.6	15.0	22.4
2007	1242	74.3	16.7	22.5
2008	1389	88.8	15.6	23.9
2009	1494	97.4	15.3	27.8
2010	1243	81.6	15.2	30.3
2011	1280	80.8	15.8	31.5
2012	1278	74.8	17.0	33.7
2013	1290	71.2	18.1	35.4
2014	1290	72.0	17.9	35.3
2015	1362	75.0	18.1	35.1
2016	1396	78.0	17.8	33.7
2017	939	59.6	15.7	30.7
2018	960	60.6	15.8	29.8
2019	960	57.7	16.6	32.5
2020	1029	61.2	16.8	31.9
2021	1015	61.2	16.5	30.6
2022	1043	64.2	16.2	n/a
2023	1562	91.7	17.0	35.7
2024	1744	107.2	16.2	45.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jones Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	858	56.3	15.2	21.2
2006	1059	70.6	15.0	22.4
2007	1242	74.3	16.7	22.5
2008	1389	88.8	15.6	23.9
2009	1494	97.4	15.3	27.8
2010	1243	81.6	15.2	30.3
2011	1280	80.8	15.8	31.5
2012	1278	74.8	17.0	33.7
2013	1290	71.2	18.1	35.4
2014	1290	72.0	17.9	35.3
2015	1362	75.0	18.1	35.1
2016	1396	78.0	17.8	33.7
2017	939	59.6	15.7	30.7
2018	960	60.6	15.8	29.8
2019	960	57.7	16.6	32.5
2020	1029	61.2	16.8	31.9
2021	1015	61.2	16.5	30.6
2022	1043	64.2	16.2	n/a
2023	1562	91.7	17.0	35.7
2024	1744	107.2	16.2	45.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jones Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$158 (1.8%)	$8,618 (98.2%)	$8,776
2018	$191 (2.1%)	$8,978 (97.9%)	$9,169
2019	$228 (2.4%)	$9,461 (97.6%)	$9,689

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jones Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 44^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 46^th of 577 Middle schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jones Middle School)	64.2	61.8	2.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)	54	48.3	5.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jones Middle School)	58.3	60.5	2.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	52.5	42	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jones Middle School)	70.1	62.6	7.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)	48.4	48.8	0.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jones Middle School)	68.6	59.7	8.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	55	45.5	9.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jones Middle School)	76.1	64.2	11.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)	58.3	49.5	8.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jones Middle School)	34.2	58.4	24.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)	22.1	44.9	22.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Jones Middle School)	69.4	65.4	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Gwinnett County)	54.8	48.6	6.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Jones Middle School)	91.1	68.5	22.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Gwinnett County)	49	45.4	3.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	960	1562	62.7%
African American	180	405	125%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	122	283	132%
Hispanic	178	311	74.7%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	432	488	13%
Two or More Races	46	70	52.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.5%	35.7%	3.2%

Schools Near Jones Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jones Middle School	Public	6-8	3575 Ridge Rd	Buford	30519	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 904-5450	1,744	107	16.2	45.2%	495 (28.4%)	416 (23.9%)	380 (21.8%)	366 (21.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	84 (4.8%)	91.7	49^th of 588 public middle schools	91.7%		92.7	46^th of 577 public middle schools	92.0%	3	99.5		61.4	63.8	65.8	58.4	57.0	74.4		66.7	$9,689	$228	$9,461
Buford Middle School	Public	6-8	2750 Sawnee Ave	Buford	30518	Gwinnett County	Buford City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 904-3690	1,436	86	16.6	35.6%	671 (46.7%)	171 (11.9%)	397 (27.6%)	133 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (4.5%)	95	33^rd of 588 public middle schools	94.4%		95.7	27^th of 577 public middle schools	95.3%	6	97.8		65.8	61.6	67.6	72.7	72.5	84.2	62.9	60.0	$9,153	$337	$8,816
Twin Rivers Middle School	Public	6-8	2300 Braselton Hwy	Buford	30519	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 407-7550	1,627	107	15.1	60.0%	349 (21.5%)	509 (31.3%)	520 (32.0%)	177 (10.9%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	68 (4.2%)	89.4	56^th of 588 public middle schools	90.5%		90.5	50^th of 577 public middle schools	91.3%	6	100.0	100.0	59.0	63.3	63.6	51.8	55.1	74.1		62.7	$7,889	$227	$7,662
Osborne Middle School	Public	6-8	4404 Braselton Hwy	Hoschton	30548	Jackson County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 904-5400	1,723	108	15.9	38.8%	674 (39.1%)	416 (24.1%)	296 (17.2%)	250 (14.5%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.3%)	79 (4.6%)	96	28^th of 588 public middle schools	95.2%		96.6	22^nd of 577 public middle schools	96.2%	6	98.9		70.0	66.7	72.3	66.4	70.6	76.6		72.7	$9,006	$374	$8,632
Cherokee Bluff Middle	Public	6-8	5458 Union Circle	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 967-0071	831	55	15.0	42.5%	528 (63.5%)	56 (6.7%)	190 (22.9%)	21 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.0%)	77	116^th of 588 public middle schools	80.3%		76.8	117^th of 577 public middle schools	79.7%	1	97.7		55.1	46.7	53.4	58.2	55.1	57.8	15.5	49.6	$8,692	$223	$8,469
C. W. Davis Middle School	Public	6-8	4335 Falcon Pkwy	Flowery Branch	30542	Hall County	Hall County	No	No	No	No	(770) 965-3020	803	56	14.2	55.3%	422 (52.6%)	60 (7.5%)	271 (33.7%)	16 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (3.9%)	48.8	281^st of 588 public middle schools	52.2%		55.3	227^th of 577 public middle schools	60.7%	54	83.3		38.5	37.1	39.6	31.7	43.8	37.8	20.9	28.3	$10,203	$252	$9,951
North Gwinnett Middle School	Public	6-8	170 Peachtree Industrial Blvd	Sugar Hill	30518	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(678) 745-2300	2,242	138	16.2	25.1%	785 (35.0%)	255 (11.4%)	183 (8.2%)	882 (39.3%)	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	131 (5.8%)	99	8^th of 588 public middle schools	98.6%		98.7	8^th of 577 public middle schools	98.6%		97.2	98.2	79.2	80.7	78.3	81.9	88.4	91.8		76.5	$8,243	$304	$7,939
Lanier Middle School	Public	6-8	6482 Suwanee Dam Rd	Sugar Hill	30518	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 945-8419	1,295	93	13.9	53.1%	452 (34.9%)	239 (18.5%)	397 (30.7%)	122 (9.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	83 (6.4%)	88.7	61^st of 588 public middle schools	89.6%		89.6	53^rd of 577 public middle schools	90.8%	8	99.2		57.2	61.1	62.3	48.2	64.3	72.8		59.3	$8,390	$231	$8,159
Dacula Middle School	Public	6-8	137 Dacula Rd	Dacula	30019	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 963-1110	1,813	110	16.4	67.7%	289 (15.9%)	868 (47.9%)	464 (25.6%)	99 (5.5%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	89 (4.9%)	74	131^st of 588 public middle schools	77.7%		72.4	132^nd of 577 public middle schools	77.1%	1	94.9		53.3	50.7	52.7	41.3	49.6	51.7		44.2	$8,054	$187	$7,867
Creekland Middle School	Public	6-8	170 Russell Rd	Lawrenceville	30043	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 338-4700	1,718	115	14.9	64.2%	271 (15.8%)	565 (32.9%)	573 (33.4%)	181 (10.5%)	6 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	120 (7.0%)	73	134^th of 588 public middle schools	77.2%		74.2	125^th of 577 public middle schools	78.3%	9	94.5		45.8	48.5	53.8	52.5	46.1	53.5		42.0	$8,199	$234	$7,965

Frequently Asked Questions about Jones Middle School

Is Jones Middle School a good school?

Yes. Jones Middle School ranks in the top 8.3% of Georgia middle schools.

How many students attend Jones Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,744 students attended Jones Middle School.

What district is Jones Middle School in?

Gwinnett County

What is the racial makeup of Jones Middle School?

Students at Jones Middle School are 28% White, 24% African American, 22% Hispanic, 21% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

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