Jenkins County High School is located in Jenkins County in the city of Millen, Georgia, United States. Their mascot is the War Eagle. Jenkins County's track team won the state championship in 2003 and were state runners-up in 2004.
Serving 309 students in grades 9-12, Jenkins County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 309 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Jenkins County High School's attendance zone, located in Millen, GA, encompasses the entire school district and covers approximately 352.5 square miles. Families within the zone typically have a driving time of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jenkins County High School's student population of 309 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Joining Communities and Schools for Success
School Rankings
Jenkins County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jenkins County High School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1616 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75-79%
84.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.9%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
13%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Mascot
The War Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jenkins County High School's ranking?
Jenkins County High School is ranked #1616 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jenkins County High School?
The graduation rate of Jenkins County High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend Jenkins County High School?
309 students attend Jenkins County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jenkins County High School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jenkins County High School?
Jenkins County High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jenkins County High School offer ?
Jenkins County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jenkins County High School part of?
Jenkins County High School is part of Jenkins County School District.
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