For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,074 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 37% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
3,074 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Jeff Davis County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 221 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
687 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
18%
# Black Students
492 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
16%
36%
# White Students
1,763 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
57%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
113 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
183
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
225
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
252
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
225
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
195
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
238
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
199
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
228
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
240
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
247
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
223
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
217
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
206
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
196
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,615 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,835 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,615
$14,333
Spending / Student
$11,835
$13,458
Best Jeff Davis County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jeff Davis Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
93 Collins St
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6730
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6730
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
Rank: #22.
Jeff Davis Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 25%)
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
| 632 students
Rank: #33.
Jeff Davis High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
156 Collins St
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6760
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6760
Grades: 9-12
| 842 students
Rank: n/an/a
71 Burketts Ferry Rd
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6720
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(912) 375-6720
Grades: PK-2
| 885 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jeff Davis County School District?
Jeff Davis County School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,074 students.
What is the rank of Jeff Davis County School District?
Jeff Davis County School District is ranked #108 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Jeff Davis County School District?
57% of Jeff Davis County School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 16% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Jeff Davis County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,835 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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