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#1038 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 46% in state
West Jackson Middle School
Middle School · Jackson County · Jefferson, GA
A Jackson County middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Gum Springs Church Rd, Jefferson, GA 30549
- Math 59% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Jackson Middle School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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
34.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Jackson Middle 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat 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
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Jackson County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Jackson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–7 | Not available | 547 | 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
- #6 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
West Jackson Middle School is listed in Jackson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Jackson Middle School
West Jackson Middle School is a public middle school in Jefferson, GA, part of Jackson County, serving approximately 858 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,038 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Jackson Middle School
What grades does West Jackson Middle School serve?
West Jackson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Jackson Middle School?
West Jackson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 858 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jackson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jackson Middle School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Jackson Middle School rank in GA?
West Jackson Middle School ranks #1,038 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is West Jackson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Jackson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 West Jackson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Jackson Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is West Jackson Middle School a charter school?
No, West Jackson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Jackson Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Jackson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Jackson Middle School?
34.7% of students at West Jackson Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 858
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (706) 654-2775
- Area population (ZIP 30549)
- 30,643
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 30549; 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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