For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,519 students in Jackson, GA.
The top ranked public schools in Jackson, GA are Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School and Henderson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jackson, GA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Shiloh Rd
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2356
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2356
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Brownlee Rd
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 775-9480
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 775-9480
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
494 George Tate Dr
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2310
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2310
Grades: 6-8
| 784 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 S Harkness St
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2340
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2340
Grades: 9-12
| 1,078 students
Rank: #55.
Stark Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 Stark Rd
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 775-9470
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 775-9470
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Jackson, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
820 North Mulberry Street
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2330
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2330
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson, GA include Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School and Henderson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson, GA?
5 public schools are located in Jackson, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson, GA?
Jackson, GA public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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