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Jeff Davis County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,077 students in Jeff Davis County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Jeff Davis County School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,330 Schools
# Students
3,077 Students
1,747,653 Students
# Teachers
203 Teachers
121,051 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jeff Davis County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#91 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
23%
19%
% Black
15%
36%
% White
57%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,603 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,305. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,823 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,603
$14,305
Spending / Student
$11,823
$13,431
Best Jeff Davis County School District Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 846 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 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jeff Davis County School District?
Jeff Davis County School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,077 students.
What is the rank of Jeff Davis County School District?
Jeff Davis County School District is ranked #92 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jeff Davis County School District?
57% of Jeff Davis County School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jeff Davis County School District?
Jeff Davis County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Jeff Davis County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,823 is less than the state median of $13,431. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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