For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,077 students in Jeff Davis County, GA (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Jeff Davis County, GA are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Jeff Davis County, GA are Jeff Davis High School, Jeff Davis Elementary School and Jeff Davis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jeff Davis County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Jeff Davis County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jeff Davis County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jeff Davis High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
156 Collins St
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6760
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6760
Grades: 9-12
| 846 students
Rank: #22.
Jeff Davis Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
81 Pat Dixon Rd
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6730
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6730
Grades: 3-5
| 697 students
Rank: #33.
Jeff Davis Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
93 Collins St
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6730
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6730
Grades: 6-8
| 684 students
Rank: n/an/a
71 Burketts Ferry Rd
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6720
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6720
Grades: PK-2
| 850 students
Jeff Davis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jeff Davis Alternative Training Educational Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
29 Educational Drive
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6705
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6705
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
44 Charles Rogers Blvd
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6700
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jeff Davis County, GA?
The top ranked public schools in Jeff Davis County, GA include Jeff Davis High School, Jeff Davis Elementary School and Jeff Davis Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Jeff Davis County?
4 public schools are located in Jeff Davis County.
What percentage of students in Jeff Davis County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Jeff Davis County are educated in public schools (compared to the GA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jeff Davis County?
Jeff Davis County public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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