East Jackson Comprehensive High School
East Jackson Comprehensive High School serves 1,203 students in grades 8-12.
East Jackson Comprehensive High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
East Jackson Comprehensive High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
East Jackson Comprehensive High School's student population of 1,203 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Total Students | 1,203 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
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School Comparison
East Jackson Comprehensive High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of East Jackson Comprehensive High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #730 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 15% |
| Black | 7% | 37% |
| White | 69% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.69 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to East Jackson Comprehensive High School is Commerce High School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is East Jackson Middle School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is East Jackson Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Commerce East Jackson Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 48%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 699 students10
0.1 miles
1531 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-7900 0.1 PK-5 699 - Commerce East Jackson Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-7 | 564 students10
0.5 miles
1880 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-2083 0.5 6-7 564 - Commerce Commerce Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 5-8 | 484 students10
3.0 miles
7690 Jefferson Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5594 3 5-8 484 - Commerce Commerce Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 3-4 | 235 students10
3.3 miles
825 Lakeview Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-1801 3.3 3-4 235 - Commerce Commerce Primary Grades: PK-2 | 442 students
3.4 miles
395 Minish Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5587 3.4 PK-2 442
School Reviews
| 5 this school is lovely - Posted by Student/Alumni - tdais |
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