Top Rankings
Jefferson County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,059 students in Jefferson County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Jefferson County School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
2,059 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Jefferson County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#201 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
157 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
18%
# Black Students
1,447 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
70%
36%
# White Students
403 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
20%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
122
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
131
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
140
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
154
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
191
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
173
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
143
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
124
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,266 is higher than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,390 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,266
$14,266
Spending / Student
$14,390
$13,395
Best Jefferson County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
104 Bedingfield St
Wadley, GA 30477
(478) 252-5762
Wadley, GA 30477
(478) 252-5762
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Wrens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1711 Ga Highway 17 N
Wrens, GA 30833
(706) 547-2063
Wrens, GA 30833
(706) 547-2063
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
Louisville Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
425 W 9th St
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-7794
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-7794
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1157 Warrior Trl
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-9991
Louisville, GA 30434
(478) 625-9991
Grades: 9-12
| 631 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3232 Ga Highway 296
Stapleton, GA 30823
(478) 625-7764
Stapleton, GA 30823
(478) 625-7764
Grades: 6-8
| 458 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,059 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District is ranked #201 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County School District?
70% of Jefferson County School District students are Black, 20% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson County School District?
Jefferson County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Jefferson County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,390 is higher than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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