Serving 809 students in grades 6-8, Herschel Jones Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 809 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Herschel Jones Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herschel Jones Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Herschel Jones Middle School?
809 students attend Herschel Jones Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Herschel Jones Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herschel Jones Middle School?
Herschel Jones Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Herschel Jones Middle School offer ?
Herschel Jones Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Herschel Jones Middle School part of?
I truly love HJMS! I have worked here since 2004 and have absolutely enjoyed the staff and students. Thanks sooo much!!!!!
- Posted by Teacher - 13246
512/23/2007
hjms is a very good school. although it did not meet AYP hjms has very good students. it has a very good fotballteam wich they were the championships for the last 3 years. the school is probbly the most diverse in the county but that helps fun times grow . they improve their attedndance everyday. and is getting very smart. i reccomend hjms.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - pengu
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 809 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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