Best Jefferson Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,960 students in Jefferson, GA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson, GA are Jefferson Middle School and West Jackson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson, GA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Dragon Dr
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2882
Gr: 6-8 | 1,009 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
West Jackson Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-2775
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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Jefferson, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
441 Gordon St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
441 Gordon St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson, GA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson, GA include Jefferson Middle School and West Jackson Middle School. Jefferson has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson?
2 public middle schools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Jefferson are often viewed compared to one another?

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