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 (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 853 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jeff Davis Primary School's student population of 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
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

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
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
15%
36%
White
57%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
(22-23)
36.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
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
Fall Break--No School
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Spring Break Week
April 05, 2027 (Monday)
Early Release--Last Day!
May 26, 2027 (Wednesday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 853 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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