Jenkins County Middle School

Summary:

Jenkins County Middle School is a public middle school located in Millen, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 256 students. The school is part of the Jenkins County School District, which is ranked 114 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jenkins County Middle School consistently underperforms the state average in Milestones Assessment test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 27.4% to 36.2%, compared to the state average of 39.8% to 44.7%. Similarly, in Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 26.6% to 39.4%, compared to the state average of 34.7% to 43.7%. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 93.36% to 100% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to the nearby Screven County Middle School and Burke County Middle School, Jenkins County Middle School performs significantly worse on Milestones Assessment test scores, despite having a lower student-teacher ratio. This suggests that factors beyond just student-teacher ratio, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school resources, may be contributing to the school's underperformance. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges will be crucial in improving outcomes for its students and the broader community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 433 Barney Ave
       Millen, GA  30442


(478) 982-1063

District: Jenkins County

SchoolDigger Rank:
299th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Jenkins County Middle School usually attend:

High:    Jenkins County High School

Feeder schools for Jenkins County Middle School:

Elementary:    Jenkins County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  256

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.9%
White:
40.2%
Hispanic:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.4% Help


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Compare Details Jenkins County Middle School ranks worse than 50.9% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.24. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Jenkins County Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Jenkins County Middle School 299th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Jenkins County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Jenkins County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jenkins County 114th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jenkins County Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 40.52 305th 420 27.4%
2007 37.35 328th 445 26.3%
2008 45.01 289th 462 37.4%
2009 38.67 340th 466 27.0%
2010 39.38 349th 494 29.4%
2011 30.06 406th 504 19.4%
2012 33.89 390th 508 23.2%
2013 27.83 435th 527 17.5%
2014 36.77 393rd 521 24.6%
2015 16.00 458th 537 14.7%
2016 25.75 413th 545 24.2%
2017 22.34 432nd 539 19.9%
2018 35.90 350th 543 35.5%
2019 36.58 357th 559 36.1%
2021 38.65 318th 542 41.3%
2022 43.11 308th 567 45.7%
2023 50.97 258th 577 55.3%
2024 46.24 299th 588 49.1%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Jenkins County Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jenkins County Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 176 230 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2002 216 223 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2003 216 223 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2004 219 215 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2005 206 226 0 7 0 n/a n/a 2 441
2006 180 229 0 12 0 n/a n/a 5 426
2007 144 202 0 15 0 n/a n/a 9 370
2008 134 176 0 17 0 n/a n/a 10 337
2009 121 179 0 16 0 n/a n/a 7 323
2010 126 169 1 12 1 0 9 0 318
2011 134 178 2 12 0 0 11 0 337
2012 140 173 3 12 0 0 7 0 335
2013 127 169 2 12 0 0 4 0 314
2014 110 163 1 11 0 0 2 0 287
2015 97 150 0 10 0 0 5 0 262
2016 87 143 0 13 1 0 5 0 249
2017 96 117 0 13 0 0 8 0 234
2018 100 125 0 9 1 0 5 0 240
2019 105 142 0 18 0 0 5 0 270
2020 94 157 2 21 0 0 4 0 278
2021 92 143 2 25 0 0 7 0 269
2022 81 134 1 27 0 0 7 0 250
2023 103 120 0 23 0 0 10 0 256

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 Jenkins County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 413 26.8 15.4 76
2002 451 26.0 17.3 76.9
2003 451 26.0 17.3 76.9
2004 443 28.0 15.8 77.2
2005 441 30.0 14.7 77
2006 426 30.0 14.2 78.1
2007 370 32.1 11.5 78.1
2008 337 29.5 11.4 77.7
2009 323 26.0 12.4 78.5
2010 318 23.0 13.8 76.1
2011 337 22.0 15.3 77.2
2012 335 22.0 15.2 77.3
2013 314 23.7 13.2 75.8
2014 287 23.2 12.3 99
2015 262 20.0 13.1 100
2016 249 20.0 12.4 98.8
2017 234 18.6 12.5 100
2018 240 18.5 12.9 100
2019 270 19.3 13.9 100
2020 278 18.9 14.7 100
2021 269 19.4 13.8 100
2022 250 19.9 12.5 n/a
2023 256 20.1 12.7 93.4

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 Jenkins County Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 413 26.8 15.4 76
2002 451 26.0 17.3 76.9
2003 451 26.0 17.3 76.9
2004 443 28.0 15.8 77.2
2005 441 30.0 14.7 77
2006 426 30.0 14.2 78.1
2007 370 32.1 11.5 78.1
2008 337 29.5 11.4 77.7
2009 323 26.0 12.4 78.5
2010 318 23.0 13.8 76.1
2011 337 22.0 15.3 77.2
2012 335 22.0 15.2 77.3
2013 314 23.7 13.2 75.8
2014 287 23.2 12.3 99
2015 262 20.0 13.1 100
2016 249 20.0 12.4 98.8
2017 234 18.6 12.5 100
2018 240 18.5 12.9 100
2019 270 19.3 13.9 100
2020 278 18.9 14.7 100
2021 269 19.4 13.8 100
2022 250 19.9 12.5 n/a
2023 256 20.1 12.7 93.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jenkins County Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $742 (7.5%) $9,100 (92.5%) $9,842
2018 $748 (7.4%) $9,336 (92.6%) $10,084
2019 $715 (7.5%) $8,851 (92.5%) $9,566

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jenkins County Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 357th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 258th of 577 Middle schools
 19.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jenkins County Middle School)29.234
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Jenkins County)29.234
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jenkins County Middle School)22.933
 10.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jenkins County)22.933
 10.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jenkins County Middle School)17.828.8
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Jenkins County)17.828.8
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jenkins County Middle School)24.226.9
 2.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Jenkins County)24.226.9
 2.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jenkins County Middle School)27.130
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Jenkins County)27.130
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jenkins County Middle School)35.236.3
 1.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Jenkins County)35.236.3
 1.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Jenkins County Middle School)71.445
 26.4%
   8th Grade Science (Jenkins County)71.445
 26.4%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Jenkins County Middle School)4033.8
 6.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Jenkins County)4033.8
 6.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students270256
 5.2%
African American142120
 15.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1823
 27.8%
Pacific Islander00
White105103
 1.9%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%93.4%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jenkins County Middle School

Students at Jenkins County Middle School are 47% African American, 40% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Jenkins County Middle School usually go on to attend Jenkins County High School

Jenkins County Middle School ranks 299th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 256 students attended Jenkins County Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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