Jefferson City School District
School District · Jefferson, Georgia
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,395
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,395
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Evaluating Jefferson City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jefferson City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jefferson Academy
Jefferson · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jefferson High School
Jefferson · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#25 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,395
$2,733 vs Georgia median
District size
4,169 students
Typical than Georgia median
The short answer
Jefferson City ranks #25 of 179 Georgia districts by overall school rating. Jefferson City's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jefferson Academy (8.4/10), Jefferson Middle School (8.3/10), and Jefferson High School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +1.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Jefferson City schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Jefferson City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Academy | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Jefferson Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Jefferson High School | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jefferson City
Jefferson City is a Jefferson, Georgia school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 4,169 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The district invests $11,395 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Jefferson City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jefferson Academy, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Jefferson City students show an average math proficiency of 77.4% and ELA proficiency of 75.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Jefferson City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jefferson City with test data.
Schools in Jefferson City
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Jefferson
- Total Enrollment
- 4,169
- Teachers (FTE)
- 277
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Jefferson City?
The average composite rating for Jefferson City is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City spends $11,395 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jefferson City is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jefferson City?
Jefferson Academy is the highest-rated school in Jefferson City with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Jefferson City?
Across schools in Jefferson City with test data, the average math proficiency is 77.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jefferson City compare to other districts in Georgia?
Jefferson City has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 4 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
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 77.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.4%
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- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
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- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
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- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
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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