At a glance
Reported students
793
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida middle enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 579 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
690
Green Cove Springs Junior High School: 793 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 794
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18:1
What the reported data says about Green Cove Springs Junior High School
Green Cove Springs Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Green Cove Springs. It is one of 56 current school records connected to Clay. NCES reports 793 students for 2024–25.
Among 579 middle schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 808 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, below the Florida median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.3%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Green Cove Springs Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 47 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.7%
- Hispanic16.3%
- Black11.9%
- Asian3.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Clay
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Orange Park Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
832 reported students
Lakeside Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
865 reported students
Wilkinson Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
711 reported students
Oakleaf Junior High
Middle · Grades 06–08
906 reported students
Lake Asbury Junior High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
940 reported students
Keystone Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
779 reported students
Public schools near Green Cove Springs Junior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contracted Residential Services Other · Clay | PK–12 | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| Hospital Homebound Homebased Programs Other · Clay | PK–12 | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| Amikids Clay County High · Clay | 06–12 | 32 | 0.4 mi |
| School a Elementary · Clay | KG–06 | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| Switzerland Point Middle School Middle · St. Johns | 06–08 | 1,282 | 5.7 mi |
| Lake Asbury Junior High School Middle · Clay | 06–08 | 940 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Green Cove Springs Junior High School
What grades does Green Cove Springs Junior High School serve?
Green Cove Springs Junior High School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Clay.
How many students attend Green Cove Springs Junior High School?
Green Cove Springs Junior High School reported 793 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 579 Florida middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 794 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Green Cove Springs Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 793 students and 47 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Green Cove Springs Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Green Cove Springs Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clay attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Green Cove Springs Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Green Cove Springs Junior High School in?
Green Cove Springs Junior High School is part of Clay, based in Green Cove Springs, FL, which operates 56 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Green Cove Springs Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Contracted Residential Services (0.4 mi), Hospital Homebound Homebased Programs (0.4 mi), Amikids Clay County (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.