East Jackson Comprehensive High School
- East Jackson Comprehensive High School serves 926 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- East Jackson Comprehensive High School's student population of 926 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 926 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East Jackson Comprehensive High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Jackson Comprehensive High School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1045 out of 2,174 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 15% |
| Black | 7% | 37% |
| White | 73% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.42 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 82% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Commerce East Jackson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 498 students
0.1 miles
1531 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706)336-7900 0.1 PK-5 498 - Commerce East Jackson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 809 students
0.5 miles
1880 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706)335-2083 0.5 6-8 809 - Commerce Commerce Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 485 students
3.0 miles
7690 Jefferson Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706)335-5594 3.0 5-8 485 - Nicholson Benton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 300 students
3.2 miles
5488 Highway 441
Nicholson, GA 30565
(706)757-2211 3.2 PK-5 300 - Commerce Commerce Elementary School Grades: 3-4 | 230 students
3.3 miles
825 Lakeview Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706)335-1801 3.3 3-4 230
School Reviews
| 5 this school is lovely - Posted by Student/Alumni - tdais |
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