Jackson High School

717 S Harkness St
Jackson, GA 30233
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,071 students in grades 9-12, Jackson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,071 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jackson High School's student population of 1,071 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,071 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Jackson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1237 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jackson High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jackson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jackson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jackson High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jackson High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jackson High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jackson High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jackson High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jackson High School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jackson High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jackson High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Jackson High School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
93%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Jackson High School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jackson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jackson High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson High School's ranking?
Jackson High School is ranked #1237 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Jackson High School often compared to?
Jackson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Locust Grove High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jackson High School?
The graduation rate of Jackson High School is 93%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Jackson High School?
1,071 students attend Jackson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Jackson High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson High School?
Jackson High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackson High School offer ?
Jackson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jackson High School part of?
Jackson High School is part of Butts County School District.

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Date
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,071 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 93% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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