For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 6,600 students in Jackson County, GA. The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, GA are Jefferson Middle School, Osborne Middle School and Commerce Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, GA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Georgia public middle school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Georgia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jackson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Dragon Dr
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2882
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2882
Grades: 6-8
| 1,014 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Osborne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4404 Braselton Hwy
Hoschton, GA 30548
(770) 904-5400
Hoschton, GA 30548
(770) 904-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,667 students
Rank: #33.
Commerce Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7690 Jefferson Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5594
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5594
Grades: 5-8
| 530 students
Rank: #44.
West Jackson Middle School
Magnet 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
| 1,502 students
Rank: #55.
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
Magnet 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
| 1,343 students
Rank: #66.
East Jackson Middle School
Magnet 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
| 544 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5488 Highway 441
Nicholson, GA 30565
(706) 757-2211
Nicholson, GA 30565
(706) 757-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Jackson County Crossroads (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
441 Gordon St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Regional Evening Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
441 Gordon St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4825 Highway 53
Braselton, GA 30517
(706) 654-2243
Braselton, GA 30517
(706) 654-2243
Grades: PK-2
| 418 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, GA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, GA include Jefferson Middle School, Osborne Middle School and Commerce Middle School. Jackson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?
6 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public middle schools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jackson County include: West Jackson Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School, Jefferson Middle School vs. West Jackson Middle School, East Jackson Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School
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