Locust Grove High School vs. Jackson High School
Should I attend Locust Grove High School or Jackson High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Jackson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,619 students in grades 9-12, Locust Grove 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 7% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 1,078 students in grades 9-12, Jackson 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,619 students
1,078 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
61 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1554 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1256 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
499
309
Grade 10 Students
412
268
Grade 11 Students
371
258
Grade 12 Students
337
243
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
39%
32%
% White
47%
57%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
