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#217 of 433 private schools in GA

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Jackson Trail Christian School

Elementary School · Jefferson, GA

A private elementary school in Jefferson, GA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

371 HOPE HAVEN RD, Jefferson, GA 30549

  • 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in GA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.7 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Diversity Index21%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.2 / 10
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Enrollment88
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in GA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Jackson Trail Christian 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average499/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jefferson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$88,951

Median home value

$325,500

Median rent

$964/mo

College educated

32%

Homeownership

83.4%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White88.6%
Two or More6.8%
Hispanic2.3%
Black1.1%
Asian1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gum Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–52.5 mi1,181Compare →
Jefferson AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.43–54.2 mi939Compare →
Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–24.4 mi982Compare →

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 Trail Christian School is listed in Jefferson, GA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Jackson Trail Christian School

Jackson Trail Christian School is a private elementary school in Jefferson, GA, serving approximately 88 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #217 of 433 private schools in GA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jackson Trail Christian School

What grades does Jackson Trail Christian School serve?

Jackson Trail Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Jackson Trail Christian School?

Jackson Trail Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Trail Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Trail Christian School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Jackson Trail Christian School rank in GA?

Jackson Trail Christian School ranks #217 of 433 private schools in GA.

What is Jackson Trail Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jackson Trail Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Jackson Trail Christian School a private school?

Yes, Jackson Trail Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Jackson Trail Christian School a religious school?

Jackson Trail Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
88
Gender Split
70% M / 30% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Jackson County
Area population (ZIP 30549)
30,643
Area average commute
34.5 min
Area median age
38.3
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 30549; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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