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#1215 of 2,268 schools in GA
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
High School · Jackson County · Commerce, GA
A Jackson County high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1435 Hoods Mill Rd, Commerce, GA 30529
- Math 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 96.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at East Jackson Comprehensive High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Jackson Comprehensive High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,122
Median home value
$234,100
Median rent
$1,050/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
61.5%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30529; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 546 | Compare → |
| Jackson County High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,042 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jackson County
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Jackson Comprehensive High School is listed in Jackson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Jackson Comprehensive High School
East Jackson Comprehensive High School is a public high school in Commerce, GA, part of Jackson County, serving approximately 1,353 students in grades 8th-12th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,215 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Jackson Comprehensive High School
What grades does East Jackson Comprehensive High School serve?
East Jackson Comprehensive High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend East Jackson Comprehensive High School?
East Jackson Comprehensive High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,353 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Jackson Comprehensive High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Jackson Comprehensive High School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Jackson Comprehensive High School rank in GA?
East Jackson Comprehensive High School ranks #1,215 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is East Jackson Comprehensive High School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Jackson Comprehensive High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East Jackson Comprehensive High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Jackson Comprehensive High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is East Jackson Comprehensive High School a charter school?
No, East Jackson Comprehensive High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Jackson Comprehensive High School a Title I school?
No, East Jackson Comprehensive High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Jackson Comprehensive High School?
65.1% of students at East Jackson Comprehensive High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,353
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 89
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (706) 336-8900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 96.0%
- Area population (ZIP 30529)
- 12,138
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30529; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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