For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,149 students in Jefferson County, GA (there are 2 private schools, serving 334 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, GA are Carver Elementary School, Wrens Elementary School and Louisville Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 Bedingfield St
Wadley, GA 30477
(478) 252-5762
Wadley, GA 30477
(478) 252-5762
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Wrens Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1711 Ga Highway 17 N
Wrens, GA 30833
(706) 547-2063
Wrens, GA 30833
(706) 547-2063
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Louisville Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
425 W 9th St
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-7794
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-7794
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson County Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3232 Ga Highway 296
Stapleton, GA 30823
(478) 625-7764
Stapleton, GA 30823
(478) 625-7764
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1157 Warrior Trl
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-9991
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-9991
Grades: 9-12
| 651 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hi Technical (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1200 School St
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-7764
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-7764
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1200 School St
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-7764
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-7764
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
101 Griffin St
Wrens, GA 30833
(706) 547-6580
Wrens, GA 30833
(706) 547-6580
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, GA include Carver Elementary School, Wrens Elementary School and Louisville Academy.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County, GA?
5 public schools are located in Jefferson County, GA.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County, GA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, GA?
Jefferson County, GA public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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