6.8avg / 10

Butts County School District

School District · Jackson, Georgia

Last updated: October 2026

Students: 3,529

Teachers (FTE): 243

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,529

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

3,529

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#44 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,164

$964 vs Georgia median

District size

3,529 students

Typical than Georgia median

The short answer

Butts County ranks #44 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Butts County's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School (9.1/10), Henderson Middle School (6.9/10), and Stark Elementary School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Stark Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +11.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Butts County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Butts County

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School	9.1 / 10	Elementary	—	485
2	Henderson Middle School	6.9 / 10	Middle	—	748
3	Stark Elementary School	6.7 / 10	Elementary	—	666
4	Jackson Elementary School	6.5 / 10	Elementary	—	559
5	Jackson High School	5.0 / 10	High	—	1,071

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Butts County

Butts County is a Jackson, Georgia school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 3,529 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. District-level spending was $13,164 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Butts County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Butts County students show an average math proficiency of 43.8% and ELA proficiency of 49.1%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Butts County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency43.8%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency49.1%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Butts County with test data.

Schools in Butts County

5 schools

Elementary Schools3

Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School

4859.1

Stark Elementary School

6666.7

Jackson Elementary School

5596.5

Middle Schools1

Henderson Middle School

7486.9

High Schools1

Jackson High School

1,0715.0

District Details

State: Georgia
City: Jackson
Total Enrollment: 3,529
Teachers (FTE): 243
District spending per student: $13,164NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Butts County?

Butts County has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Butts County?

The average composite rating for Butts County is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Butts County?

Butts County's district-level spending was $13,164 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Butts County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Butts County is 14.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Butts County?

Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Butts County with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Butts County?

Across schools in Butts County with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Butts County compare to other districts in Georgia?

Butts County has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Georgia by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.8/10
Math Proficiency: 43.8%
ELA Proficiency: 49.1%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.