Top Rankings
Jackson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 10,524 students in Jackson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Jackson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 65% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,345 Schools
# Students
10,524 Students
1,756,263 Students
# Teachers
720 Teachers
121,732 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Jackson County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 222 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.71
# American Indian Students
28 Students
3,935 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
308 Students
85,910 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,069 Students
328,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
19%
# Black Students
921 Students
635,819 Students
% Black Students
9%
36%
# White Students
6,644 Students
614,882 Students
% White Students
63%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
1,758 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
545 Students
84,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
433
51,011
# Students in K Grade:
715
119,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
818
125,772
# Students in 2nd Grade:
758
129,342
# Students in 3rd Grade:
775
126,525
# Students in 4th Grade:
772
128,080
# Students in 5th Grade:
773
129,325
# Students in 6th Grade:
751
129,829
# Students in 7th Grade:
810
132,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
817
134,149
# Students in 9th Grade:
870
154,476
# Students in 10th Grade:
826
144,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
728
131,655
# Students in 12th Grade:
678
119,738
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,912 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,234. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,078 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$125 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$138 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,912
$14,234
Spending / Student
$13,078
$13,365
Best Jackson County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
391 E Jefferson St
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 654-2044
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 654-2044
Grades: PK-5
| 1,258 students
Rank: #22.
East Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1531 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-7900
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #33.
Gum Springs Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-5580
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-5580
Grades: PK-5
| 1,181 students
Rank: #44.
Jackson County High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
152 Jaxco Jct
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 367-5003
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 367-5003
Grades: 9-12
| 2,042 students
Rank: #55.
West Jackson Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-2775
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-2775
Grades: 6-8
| 858 students
Rank: #66.
North Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1880 Old Gainesville Hwy
Talmo, GA 30575
(706) 693-2246
Talmo, GA 30575
(706) 693-2246
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
Rank: #77.
South Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1630 New Kings Bridge Rd
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 208-3552
Athens, GA 30607
(706) 208-3552
Grades: PK-5
| 701 students
Rank: #88.
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1435 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-8900
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-8900
Grades: 8-12
| 1,353 students
Rank: #99.
East Jackson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1880 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-2083
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-2083
Grades: 6-7
| 547 students
Rank: #1010.
Maysville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9270 Highway 82 Spur
Maysville, GA 30558
(706) 652-2241
Maysville, GA 30558
(706) 652-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: n/an/a
79 Legacy Knoll Lane
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 654-5590
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 654-5590
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District manages 11 public schools serving 10,524 students.
What is the rank of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District is ranked #60 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Georgia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County School District?
63% of Jackson County School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jackson County School District?
Jackson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What is Jackson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,078 is less than the state median of $13,365. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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