Jackson County School District
School District · Jefferson, Georgia
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,848
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,848
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Jackson County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jackson County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
East Jackson Elementary School
Commerce · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Jackson Elementary School
Hoschton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gum Springs Elementary School
Jefferson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#65 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,848
$280 vs Georgia median
District size
10,524 students
Much larger than Georgia median
The short answer
Jackson County ranks #65 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Jackson County's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are East Jackson Elementary School (8.4/10), West Jackson Elementary School (7.6/10), and Gum Springs Elementary School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Jackson County schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +11.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Jackson County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Jackson County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Jackson Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | West Jackson Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Gum Springs Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | South Jackson Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Maysville Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | West Jackson Middle School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Jackson County High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | East Jackson Comprehensive High School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | North Jackson Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | East Jackson Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jackson County
Jackson County is a Jefferson, Georgia school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 10,524 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. The district invests $13,848 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Jackson County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is East Jackson Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Jackson County students show an average math proficiency of 59.1% and ELA proficiency of 59.2%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Jackson County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jackson County with test data.
Schools in Jackson County
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Jefferson
- Total Enrollment
- 10,524
- Teachers (FTE)
- 760
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jackson County?
Jackson County has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jackson County?
The average composite rating for Jackson County is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jackson County?
Jackson County spends $13,848 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jackson County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jackson County is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jackson County?
East Jackson Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Jackson County with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Jackson County?
Across schools in Jackson County with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jackson County compare to other districts in Georgia?
Jackson County has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 10 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
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.2%
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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.
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