For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,071 students in Butts County, GA.
The top ranked public high school in Butts County, GA is Jackson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butts County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Butts County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Butts County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jackson High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Butts County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 S Harkness St
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2340
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,071 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Butts County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
820 North Mulberry Street
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2330
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2330
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Butts County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Butts County, GA include Jackson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Butts County?
1 public high schools are located in Butts County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butts County?
Butts County public high schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Recent Articles

Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.

When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?

When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.