For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 7,961 students in Jackson County, GA. The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, GA are Mill Creek High School, Jefferson High School and Commerce High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, GA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public high schools.
Jackson County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mill Creek High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4400 Braselton Hwy
Hoschton, GA 30548
(678) 714-5850
Hoschton, GA 30548
(678) 714-5850
Grades: 9-12
| 2,745 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
575 Washington St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2881
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2881
Grades: 9-12
| 1,275 students
Rank: #33.
Commerce High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
272 Lakeview Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5942
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5942
Grades: 9-12
| 546 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
152 Jaxco Jct
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 367-5003
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 367-5003
Grades: 9-12
| 2,042 students
Rank: #55.
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1435 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-8900
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-8900
Grades: 8-12
| 1,353 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5488 Highway 441
Nicholson, GA 30565
(706) 757-2211
Nicholson, GA 30565
(706) 757-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Jackson County Crossroads (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
441 Gordon St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Regional Evening Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
441 Gordon St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4825 Highway 53
Braselton, GA 30517
(706) 654-2243
Braselton, GA 30517
(706) 654-2243
Grades: PK-2
| 418 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, GA?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, GA include Mill Creek High School, Jefferson High School and Commerce High School. Jackson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
5 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: East Jackson Comprehensive High School vs. Jackson County High School, Jefferson High School vs. Jackson County High School, Commerce High School vs. Jefferson High School
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