Jeff Davis Primary School

71 Burketts Ferry Rd
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jeff Davis Primary School serves 853 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 853 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Jeff Davis Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Hazlehurst, GA, spanning approximately 335.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 19.2 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jeff Davis Primary School's student population of 853 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
853 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

The diversity score of Jeff Davis Primary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
23%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
15%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

White
57%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
43%
0.60

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
36.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%

Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jeff Davis Primary School?
853 students attend Jeff Davis Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Jeff Davis Primary School 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 Primary School?
Jeff Davis Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jeff Davis Primary School offer ?
Jeff Davis Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jeff Davis Primary School part of?
Jeff Davis Primary School is part of Jeff Davis County School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL - Fall Break
October 13, 2026 (Tuesday)
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
April 05, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Release
May 26, 2027 (Wednesday)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 853 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Jeff Davis Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Hazlehurst, GA, spanning approximately 335.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 19.2 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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