Top Rankings
Jackson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 9,140 students in Jackson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Jackson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
9,140 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
629 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Jackson County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 221 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.70
# American Indian Students
29 Students
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
244 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,533 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
18%
# Black Students
661 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
7%
36%
# White Students
6,254 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
68%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
415 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
346
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
657
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
682
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
661
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
660
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
645
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
709
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
696
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
718
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
769
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
760
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
679
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
604
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
554
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,716 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,059 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$138 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,716
$14,333
Spending / Student
$15,059
$13,458
Best Jackson County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1531 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-7900
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #22.
West Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
391 E Jefferson St
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 654-2044
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 654-2044
Grades: PK-5
| 1,087 students
Rank: #33.
West Jackson Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-2775
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-2775
Grades: 6-8
| 1,355 students
Rank: #44.
Gum Springs Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-5580
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-5580
Grades: PK-5
| 1,051 students
Rank: #55.
East Jackson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1880 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-2083
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-2083
Grades: 6-7
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
South Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1630 New Kings Bridge Rd
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 208-3552
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 208-3552
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #77.
North Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1880 Old Gainesville Hwy
Talmo, GA 30575
(706) 693-2246
Talmo, GA 30575
(706) 693-2246
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #88.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9270 Highway 82 Spur
Maysville, GA 30558
(706) 652-2241
Maysville, GA 30558
(706) 652-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #99.
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1435 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-8900
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-8900
Grades: 8-12
| 1,293 students
Rank: #1010.
Jackson County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
152 Jaxco Jct
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 367-5003
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 367-5003
Grades: 9-12
| 1,613 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District manages 10 public schools serving 9,140 students.
What is the rank of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District is ranked #66 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County School District?
68% of Jackson County School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Jackson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,059 is higher than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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