For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 6,687 students in Jackson County, GA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, GA are Osborne Middle School, Jefferson Middle School and Commerce Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osborne Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4404 Braselton Hwy
Hoschton, GA 30548
(770) 904-5400
Hoschton, GA 30548
(770) 904-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,816 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Dragon Dr
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2882
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2882
Gr: 6-8 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Commerce Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7690 Jefferson Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5594
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5594
Gr: 5-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
West Jackson Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-2775
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-2775
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1435 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-8900
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-8900
Gr: 8-12 | 1,395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
East Jackson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-2083
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-2083
Gr: 6-7 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
79 Legacy Knoll Lane
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 654-5590
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 654-5590
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, GA include Osborne Middle School, Jefferson Middle School and Commerce Middle School. Jackson County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?
7 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jackson County include: West Jackson Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School, East Jackson Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School, Jefferson Middle School vs. West Jackson Middle School
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