Jeff Davis Primary School

71 Burketts Ferry Rd
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jeff Davis Primary School serves 850 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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 65% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 850 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jeff Davis Primary School's student population of 850 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
850 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Jeff Davis Primary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
21%
19%
Black
17%
36%
White
57%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jeff Davis Primary School?
850 students attend Jeff Davis Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Jeff Davis Primary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% 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 15:1, 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.

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No School - Fall Break (Events)
October 14, 2025 (Tuesday)
No School - Spring Break (Events)
April 06, 2026 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break (Events)
April 07, 2026 (Tuesday)
No School - Spring Break (Events)
April 08, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School - Spring Break (Events)
April 09, 2026 (Thursday)

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 850 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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