For the 2026 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 92%).
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 47% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Jeff Davis County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jeff Davis County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jeff Davis High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
156 Collins St
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6760
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6760
Gr: 9-12 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Jeff Davis Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
81 Pat Dixon Rd
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6730
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6730
Gr: 3-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Jeff Davis Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
93 Collins St
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6730
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6730
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
71 Burketts Ferry Rd
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6720
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6720
Gr: PK-2 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 92%).
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 66% (majority Black).
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