For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,437 students in Jackson, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson, GA are Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School, Stark Elementary School and Henderson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson, GA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Shiloh Rd
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2356
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2356
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Stark Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 Stark Rd
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 775-9470
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 775-9470
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
494 George Tate Dr
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2310
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 504-2310
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Brownlee Rd
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 775-9480
Jackson, GA 30233
(770) 775-9480
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Jackson, Georgia 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 elementary schools in Jackson, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson, GA include Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School, Stark Elementary School and Henderson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson?
4 public elementary schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jackson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jackson include: Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School vs. Jackson Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School vs. Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School
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